Our exploration of abstract art has been so much fun, and we are not done yet! We also painted these layered abstract pieces, suitable for framing.
These large format tempera paintings are brimming with bold shapes, patterns, and colors!
We used heavy duty watercolor paper, 18" x 18" square before being taped around the edges. The final compositions were about 14-1/4 inches square (depending upon the width of the masking tape) within a nice white border.
In addition to our layered abstract artwork, we also created EXPLODING ART books! Also known as SQUASH books, these innocent little books are hiding an explosion of art excitement!
These little gems are so much fun to make too. Start by making a bold piece of abstract art on a piece of 12" by 18" drawing or white construction paper. We used watercolors, metallic markers, and Sharpies for ours.
After they're dry, cut them up into squares, then cut some in half again to make triangles. Assemble your book by making two cardboard covers and then gluing the artwork pieces to folded construction paper inside the book.
Here is a video showing how to make art explosion books, step-by-step.
You may decide you love your abstract artwork so much you can't bear to cut it up. Don't despair! Simply find a color copier and have your art copied and printed (in two halves if necessary - the cost is minimal), then cut up the copies and proceed to make your squash book!
For more about Art Explosion Books,
take a look at our past weblog posts here and here.
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