These famous artist-inspired Christmas tree ornaments will add a unique look to your tree and are easy to make at home or in the classroom. Explore the art of Piet Mondrian! We have tons of fun DIY Christmas ornaments for the kiddos to make!
Mondrian Christmas Tree Ornaments
We have a variety of artist-inspired Christmas ornaments and projects to make!
Supplies:
- Christmas tree template (see below)
- Ruler
- Markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Colored cardstock
Instructions:
STEP 1. Print out the Christmas tree template.
STEP 2. Using a black marker and ruler, draw lines to divide the Christmas trees into sections. See if you can make a pattern with the lines you add!
STEP 3. Color each section a different color. Mondrian typically used red, blue, yellow and white in his designs.
STEP 4. Cut out the paper trees and glue to colored cardstock. Cut around the glue tree.
STEP 5. Tape a string to the back to hang your Christmas ornaments.
Who was Piet Mondrian?
Piet Mondrian was a famous artist best known for his abstract paintings. Abstract art is art that does not show things that are recognizable such as people, objects or landscapes. Instead artists use colors, shapes and textures to achieve their effect.
Mondrian is celebrated as a founder of De Stijl, a Dutch art movement of artists and architects. Check out more Mondrian art activities!
Although he is best known for his abstract paintings made from squares and rectangles, Piet Mondrian started out painting realistic scenes. He especially like painting trees. The influence of Mondrian’s art can be seen in many other things – from furniture to fashion.
Make these fun and colorful Christmas tree ornaments below in an abstract style inspired by Piet Mondrian.
More Famous Artist Christmas Crafts for Kids
- Paint a Matisse Christmas Tree
- Make Kandinsky Christmas ornaments
- Colorful Bancroft ornaments
- O’Keeffe Poinsettia art activity
- Picasso Snowman
- Warhol Christmas cards
Printable Winter Holiday Art Projects Pack
Celebrate the Winter season with themed art!
This Winter Holiday Art Pack includes everything you need —just add art supplies! It’s perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy using 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 Winter.
- Snowflakes, Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, and Valentine’s Day
- 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!
