Yayoi kusama pumpkin art lesson for kids

Create a 3D paper pumpkin sculpture with dots, just like Yayoi Kusama!

If you know me, follow me or ever met me, you are aware and often obnoxiously reminded of my love for Yayoi Kusama. As an art teacher, I have always wanted to create a student art exhibition of all…

candice ashment art: Get your Yayoi Kusama polka dot Pumpkin

We tried out a new project in our Yayoi Kusama unit this year. 4th grade used paper sculpture techniques to create these 3D pumpkins. We started by using a ruler to create even lines on a piece of paper. Then we added the dots. After that, we cut the paper into strips and glued them in a "star" formation. Then we joined the strips after curving them upward to create the pumpkin shape. We placed them on a base and added a stem to complete these. And have I said how much I love my new display…

Fall has arrived, and there are so many amazing seasonal art activities to explore! Why not link art history into the fun?

An introduction to Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, examples of Yayoi Kisama's art, and a dotty Yayoi Kusama art project for children

Inspired Artwork by 1st grade kids This is a fabulous art lesson to learn about a current artist and an alternative way to create pumpkin art. Not your everyday art. The students explored basic design principles with opposites to create contrast within their composition: 1- black vs white 2- line design vs dots 3- warm colors (usually lighter) vs cool colors (usually darker) I came across this art project over at Plastiquem. The artwork explains itself, but here are simple directions just in…