Project Description:

Students will learn about the cause of northern lights and the associated mythology and legends. They will make a stencil and use the style of Japanese Nagomi Pastels to create a drawing of Northern lights.

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Objectives:

• Discover the science and legend of the Northern lights

• Introduce students to the art of Nagomi Pastels

• Learn to layer and blend color

• Use subtractive method to make marks

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Supplies

• 7" x 10" mixed media paper

• Cardstock

• Studio pastel set

• Cotton swab (q-tip)

• Regular eraser and kneaded eraser

• Masking tape

• Pencils and scissors

• Aerosol hairspray (as inexpensive fixative)