Try something a little different by creating your own Cyclops sculpture! A sculpture made from dough is perfect for exploring simple surrealism art with kids, inspired by the famous artist Salvador Dali. Art doesn’t have to be complicated or overly messy to share with children; it doesn’t have to cost a lot, either. Make sure to explore all of our famous artists!
Who Was Salvador Dali?
Salvador Dali was a famous Spanish artist who made paintings, sculptures, and films about his dreams. This style of art is called surrealism.
Surrealism is a kind of art that shows strange, dream-like pictures. It mixes real things with imaginary ones to make surprising or magical scenes—like a clock melting, or an elephant with super long legs! It’s like painting what you might see in a dream or your imagination.
Dali was also famous for his long, curly mustache. He liked to dress in crazy clothes and have long hair, which people found very shocking at the time.
See our Salvador Dali surrealism clock project!
Click below to grab your free Dali art project!
DALI DOUGH SCULPTURE
Have fun creating this playdough face, inspired by a photo of Salvador Dali called Cyclops.
Supplies:
- Dali printable
- Black and white playdough
Want to make homemade playdough? Try one of our easy playdough recipes.
Instructions:
STEP 1. Print out the Dali image.
STEP 2. Mold the white playdough into the shape of the head. Then add a nose and lips.
STEP 3. Use the black playdough to mold the mustache, hair, eye and the shadow as well! Use the picture as a guide.
MORE FAMOUS ARTISTS FOR KIDS
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.
- Free Color Mixing Mini Pack
- Getting Started with Process Art
- Preschool Art Projects
- How to Make Paint
- Easy Painting Ideas For Kids
- Fun Pop Art Ideas
- Outdoor Art Projects
- Free Art Challenges
- What Are The 7 Elements Of Art?
- STEAM Activities (Science + Art)
- Make an art cart!
- Famous Artist Birthdays
Printable Famous Artist Bundle
You’ll find each of our famous artists featured in our Famous Artists Project Pack 👇 including tons of fantastic resources!
This bundle includes a variety of art packs to cover different areas of the art experience! It is perfect for ages 5-12, with various activities to suit all age levels. It is easy to use in the home or classroom.
PACKS INCLUDE:
- Famous Artists Project Pack with 25+ artists to explore past and present, including women, people of color, and indigenous peoples.
- Artists Challenge Pack: Various extra art projects, including a museum scavenger hunt and extras.
- 7 Elements of Art Pack: Learn about and explore the 7 elements of art with handy information, tips, and fun projects.
- Art and Playdough Pack: Make homemade playdough and use these art mats with kids of all ages. They feature famous artists and simple information.
- Art Techniques Pack: Learn watercolor, collage, and printmaking techniques for your art projects. This pack is complete with information, tips, and activities to try!
