Melanie Rothschild-Inspired Mistake Art Paintings [4th Grade]

PROJECT Create a painting inspired by the Mistake Art of Melanie Rothschild. Your painting should include Paint Skins and Paint Blobs created by spilled and dried acrylic paint. Your Skins and Blobs should demonstrate a randomness of size and shape, colors, and patterns. You can add additional craft materials to your wet Skins and Blobs such as glitter and confetti. When adding the Skins and Blobs to your painted canvas, consider going beyond its edges or even hanging some of these objects from the canvas. Be creative and free! MATERIALS Acrylic Paints Plastic Sheets Small Plastic Bowls/Containers Toothpicks Glitter and Paper Confetti Canvas Panels Paintbrushes String Glue Guns ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. How did a mistake change the direction of Melanie Rothschild's art? 2. What feelings do you have when you make a mistake? OBJECTIVES 1. Comprehend the definition of a mistake. 2. Develop positive and constructive approaches for dealing with a mistake. 3. Build familiarity with the work and creative process of Mistake Artist Melanie Rothschild. 4. Build confidence with adding aspects of the unexpected into your art making process.