Pattern Printmaking
by Shelley Schoby, K-2 Art Specialist
The artist Wayne Thiebaud and his painting, Desserts, was introduced to kindergarten art students. Wayne Thiebaud is an pop artist. Pop art celebrates everyday objects such as the sweet treats seen in a cafeteria. The lessons objective was to recognize that artists sometimes show that even common things have artistic value. Students practiced sorting and grouping common shapes. Kindergartners were encouraged to find shapes, colors, and sweet treat patterns in Mr. Thiebaud’s painting. Following a demonstration of the printing process students filled their paper with printed patterns.
