Wacky Noodle Brushes In Use

Remember my Wacky Noodle Brushes I made a couple posts ago??

Welp, we used them  today in 2nd grade!!  

Here are the results......

LAUGHTER...A WHOLE LOT OF LAUGHTER

I gave the students a 12x18 piece of black construction paper.  We discussed color and how they can represent moods/emotions.  We looked at abstract expressionist art work for inspiration...as well as abstract portraiture.  The students used oil pastels to create a background color.  

After completing the "background"...I did a demo on how to paint the portrait using the Wacky Noodle Paint Brush.  The giggles started then...and did not stop! ha ha  I shared with them that we were like mad scientists in the lab...creating/experimenting/learning/growing.  I told them that the results might not be to their normal liking/expectations...but that it was ok...just try your best!   Students were instructed to hold their paper with one foot as they painted using white tempera.  

I really loved hearing all the laughter...and enjoyed seeing all the smiles as they created.

THE ACTUAL ARTISTIC RESULTS....

I can't say I'm in love with the visual outcome of the project.  However, I do see a lot of value in leveling the playing field, having the kids do something "experimental", and just having a good time with art supplies in an unusual way!