Spooky fun with the famous artist Wassily Kandinsky. This simple papercraft with a free haunted house template is perfect for many ages. Combine circular rings of color and the form of a tree to create fun Halloween art inspired by the famous artist Wassily Kandinsky. All you need is a watercolor tin, a sheet or two of art paper, and our free printable templates!
Who Is Wassily Kandinsky?
Famous artist Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow, Russia, on 16th December 1866. He grew up in the Russian city of Odessa, where he enjoyed music and learned to play the piano and the cello. Kandinsky would remark later that even as a child, the colors of nature dazzled him.
Both music and nature would have a big influence on Kandinsky’s art as he grew older. Kandinsky would come to see that a painting did not need a particular subject but that shapes and colors could be art.
Over the coming years, he would begin to paint what is now known as abstract art. Kandinsky is considered one of the founders of abstract art.
Kandinsky circles are a great example of abstract art. Kandinsky believed the circle had symbolic significance relating to the mysteries of the cosmos, and he often used it as an abstract form in his artwork.
While you’re at it, explore these Kandinsky art projects all year round:
- Kandinsky Tree (Make One for Each Season)
- Kandinsky Circle Art
- Kandinsky Christmas Ornaments
- Kandinsky Christmas Tree
- Kandinsky Hearts Art
Read on to find out how kids can experiment with their own Kandinsky-inspired Halloween watercolor painting. Make sure to grab the free printable art project to get started!
Tips To Create A Kandinsky Haunted House
💡 Learn more about Watercolor Art here.
Tip 1: You can easily color the circles any color you like, including blues and reds! It’s your spooky haunted house!
Tip 2: Pick different art materials, such as markers, crayons, paints, watercolors, or pastels, to color the circles or take it a step further… Cut circles out of different papers and make a collage background!
Halloween Watercolor Project
Supplies:
- Haunted house and circles printable template (see below)
- Markers or watercolors
- Glue
- Scissors
- Art paper or canvas
Instructions:
STEP 1. Print the templates.
STEP 2. Use markers or watercolors to color in the circles.
STEP 3. Cut out the tree and the circles.
STEP 4. Glue the pieces to paper or canvas to create your own colorful Kandinsky tree.
More Fun Halloween Art For Kids
- Pollock Bat
- Silhouette Art
- Picasso Jack O’Lantern
- Lichtenstein Boo
- Van Gogh’s Scary (Starry) Night
- Edvard Munch’s The Scream
Printable Fall Art Project Pack
Everything you need is included in this Fall Art Project Pack. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Fall.
Apples, pumpkins, leaves, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
Bonus Halloween Printable
Add this free printable 3D haunted house template to your STEAM lessons this month. Use it in the classroom, at home, or with clubs and groups!
