Klimt Art Project for Kids (Woman in Gold)

Explore the golden and intricate designs of Gustav Klimt and “Woman in Gold” with this fun zentangle Klimt art project for all ages! Check out our other famous artist projects and discover more ways to bring art history to life!

Klimt Art Project For Kids

💡 Feel free to use different or additional supplies based on what is available. Our interpretation does not need to be copied but shows an example of what can be done!

Supplies:

This project is ideal for upper elementary to middle school students (grades 3-8), but it can be adapted for younger or older artists.

Template of Klimt’s “Woman in Gold” (see below)
Black marker
Colored markers, acrylic paints, or watercolors
Gold marker or gold paint for accents

Instructions

Step 1: Print the “Woman in Gold” template.

Step 2: Using a black marker, fill the blank spaces with zentangle designs (like swirls, dots, and lines) to create intricate patterns.

Step 3: Use colorful markers or paints to bring the design to life. To echo Klimt’s style, add vibrant colors to parts of Adele’s dress.

Step 4: Color the background areas with a gold marker or paint to recreate the luxurious feel of Klimt’s original masterpiece.

Who Was Gustav Klimt?

Gustav Klimt was an artist from Austria, a European country, and he created beautiful, shining artworks over 100 years ago! He was known for adding lots of gold and patterns to his paintings, making them look fancy and unique.

One of his most famous works, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer or “Woman in Gold,” shows a woman surrounded by gold and intricate designs. Klimt’s style differed from other artists because he combined realistic portraits with colorful, detailed patterns. His work shows us how art can mix different styles and materials to make something extraordinary!

💡 Explore more famous artists and fantastic art projects [here].

Additional Art Technique Information

Zentangle Patterns: Explore simple and fun patterns like circles, triangles, waves, and dots. These patterns add depth and texture to the piece.
Gold Accents: Klimt’s “golden style” used real gold leaf, but a gold marker or paint can add a similar shine to your artwork.

Related Art Activities

Famous Artist Series: Try other projects inspired by Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” or Kandinsky’s abstract circles.
Pattern Practice: Practice more zentangle patterns to use in future art projects.
Golden Art Exploration: Look at other art pieces that use gold for inspiration, such as Byzantine mosaics or Egyptian artifacts.

Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started

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

Klimt Art Project for Kids