Combine circular rings of color and the form of a tree to create fun abstract art inspired by the famous artist, Wassily Kandinsky! A Kandinsky tree is also a great way to explore art with kiddos of all ages. All you need are a few markers, a sheet of art paper, and our free printable template!
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 themselves 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.
Read on to find out how kids can experiment with their own Kandinsky inspired abstract art! Make sure to grab the free printable art project to get started!
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!
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.
- Free Color Mixing Mini Pack
- Getting Started with Process Art
- Preschool Art Projects
- How to Make Paint
- Easy Painting Ideas For Kids
- Free Art Challenges
- Pop Art Ideas
- What Are The 7 Elements Of Art?
- STEAM Activities (Science + Art)
Tips To Create A Kandinsky Tree For Any Season
Tip 1: Easily color the circles for any season!
- Spring: Think greens and yellows
- Summer: Think light and dark greens
- Fall: Think brilliant oranges, fiery reds, greens, and browns
- Winter: Think shades of white and gray
Tip 2: Also, add a background color to make the tree pop! Watercolors make for a fun background!
Grab this FREE printable Kandinsky art project here!
Kandinsky Tree Art Project
We have used the colors of fall with our Kandinsky tree below but you can use any colors you like!
Supplies:
- Tree and circles printable template
- Markers
- Glue
- Scissors
- Art paper or canvas
Instructions:
STEP 1. Print the tree and circles template.
STEP 2. Use the markers 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 Fall Art For Kids
- Create colorful leaf pop art.
- Use LEGO bricks to create a fall tree mosaic.
- Try leaf rubbing art.
- Crayon resist art and black glue are fun techniques to try.
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!
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