![TEXTURE INVESTIGATION – Exploring Paint and Texture](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/texture-investigation-exploring-paint-and-texture/13453d3926030a5236e1df6215b97209-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Fine Line Markers - Black
- Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Pencils
- Drinking Straws
- Masking Tape
- Newspapers
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/0a3452383630be23b1e350c8890e8431-stepSml.png)
- Use a pencil to sketch your head, neck and shoulders.
- Draw the details of your face to show the expression you want your portrait to have.
- happy
- sad
- angry
- confused
- etc.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/e2723e2af55dbf9086883f809fc96fa0-stepSml.png)
- Outline your drawing with a black fine line marker.
- Use crayons to colour your portrait.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/78ed7d69c356a575a1d70bb337c95969-stepSml.png)
- Place a piece of white paper (scrap or recycled) on top of your portrait.
- Trace the head only.
- Cut out the shape.
- Place it on top of your drawing so it covers the head.
- Roll a small piece of masking tape into a loop with the sticky side facing out.
- Place it on the back of the shape to help hold it in place.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/50919d71b8bb90b466e65fb532bce011-stepSml.png)
- Cover your table with newspaper.
- Use paint and straws to blow the paint onto the drawing.
- Make sure you blow not suck the paint.
- spoon a small amount of paint onto the cover paper where you want the hair to be
- point the straw in the direction you want the paint to go
- blow the paint with one big breath
- keep blowing and adding more paint until you are satisfied with how it looks
- remember to choose colours that express your feelings
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f5abdc9b2b67a13c603a4abf9d3a9457-stepSml.png)
- Carefully remove the paper shape from your drawing.
- Allow the paint to dry overnight.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Kindergarten,
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3