Create an imaginative desert scene inspired by the famous artist, Georgia O’Keeffe’s Skull painting. A fun way to learn about using contrasting images in art to convey emotion. Grab the free printable skull and flowers template to get started! Art really doesn’t have to be difficult or overly messy to share with kids; it doesn’t have to cost a lot, either!

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Who Is Georgia O’Keeffe?

Georgia O’Keeffe was an American artist who lived from 1887 to 1986. She was known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes.

O’Keeffe painted nature in a way that showed how it made her feel. She is recognized as a pioneer of American modern art.

Though she painted mostly in oils, O’Keeffe experimented with multiple mediums throughout her career, including charcoal, watercolors and pastels. But pastels would be the only medium along with oils that she used regularly over the years.

Georgia O’Keeffe Artwork

O’Keeffe’s paintings of skulls were unique because she did not paint them in the traditional sense. Rather, she transformed them into beautiful, almost abstract shapes, often floating in mid air.

O’Keeffe wanted to create art that represented the beauty of life and death. She believed that everything in life had its own unique beauty, including skulls, which are often seen as symbols of death and decay.

One famous painting by O’Keeffe is “Skull with Calla Lilies.” In this painting, O’Keeffe uses the skull of a cow as the central focus, with flowers surrounding it. The painting creates a contrast between the starkness of the skull and the softness of the flowers.

Create your own skull painting below inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe using two different mediums, watercolors and pencils. Make sure to grab the free printable art project!

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Why Study Famous Artists?

Studying the artwork of the masters not only influences your artistic style but even improves your skills and decisions when creating your own original work.

It is great for kids to be exposed to different styles of art, experiment with different mediums, and techniques through our famous artist art projects.

Kids may even find an artist or artists whose work they really like and will inspire them to do more of their own artwork.

Why is learning about art from the past important?

  • Kids who are exposed to art have an appreciation for beauty!
  • Kids who study art history feel a connection to the past!
  • Art discussions develop critical thinking skills!
  • Kids who study art learn about diversity at a young age!
  • Art history can inspire curiosity!

Get your FREE printable desert theme art project!

Get this free Georgia O’Keeffe artist project with an easy-to-use printable skull and flowers template!

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O’Keeffe Skull Art Project

Supplies:

  • Desert Scene and Skull Templates
  • Watercolors
  • Colored pencils
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors

Instructions:

STEP 1: Print out the desert scene and skull.

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STEP 2: Use watercolor paints to design your desert.

TIP: Want to make your own watercolors? Check out our easy DIY watercolors.

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STEP 3: Add color with the pencils to the skull template and cut out.

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STEP 4: Use glue stick to add your skull to the desert scene for a Georgia O’Keeffe inspired look!

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Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started

Here are a few resources to help you introduce art more effectively to your kids or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.

Printable Famous Artist Pack

You’ll find each of our famous artists featured in our Famous Artists Project Pack 👇  including a bonus Andy Warhol Coloring Book!

25+ artists and growing with unique projects not available on the website!

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