Spring Time Watercolor Activity

     The picture above was a fun, and creative way for students to use water color and oil pastels. First, we used the light colored oil pastel and drew flowers onto the paper. We did this by using blind drawing (we could not see the paper we were drawing on), but it could be used for younger children without the blind drawing. After we drew 3 flowers we picked the colors of the watercolors to use and painted over top of the drawings. Since the flowers were done in a light color such as white or light blue, we could see the outline of the flowers through the watercolors. 
    An extension activity could be to increase the grade level and the difficulty of the project. We could have the students study a picture of a flower or animal. After they study that picture and practice drawing that picture, they could use the same light colored pastel or white crayon and blindly draw the picture onto a white background. Then use watercolors that represent that flower or animal. I think the blind drawings is a great technique to incorporate into the older students activity.