FIRST GRADE LANDSCAPES, Perspective and Aerial Views

In first grade we have started learning about how artists create landscapes.  so much to discover and so little time...  we had massive success and massive mess with out first artwork, a perspective drawing of Uluru (Ayer's Rock). This was more of a guided lesson than I normally do but wanted toe students to really understand the concept of perspective, distance and space in a 2D artwork. We used chalk pastels on black paper. Such a mess in the classroom but I think it was worth it. I was shocked at how well 6 year olds understood this concept actually...

Our next lesson was about aerial perspective. It was really an excuse to show the students work by John Olsen, a famous Australian painter.  I also thought it would be an interesting concept for the students to tackle. Most of them seemed to get it, though a few added a sun to their drawings. Don't they always? here are a couple photos of art process. I handed out aerial photographs of Uluru and demonstrated for the students how to look for lines and shapes and patterns and draw what they see. We used water soluble oil pastels an warm and neutral colours. Will take photos soon: