Explore the fun side of the famous artist Pablo Picasso this Thanksgiving by making Picasso-inspired turkey art. This is an easy way for kids of all ages to learn about abstract art! All you need is a few colored markers, a sheet of blank paper, and our free turkey template below. We love easy Thanksgiving art and craft activities for kids.
Explore Picasso Art For Thanksgiving
Pablo Picasso was a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain. He spent most of his adult life working as an artist in France and died in 1973.
Picasso is one of the most influential artists in modern art. During his career, he created over 20,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics. He is famous for the variety of styles that he helped develop, such as cubism and collage.
Cubism refers to art in which the subject is divided into different sections. It is called cubism because the items represented in the artwork look like they are made of cubes and other geometric shapes.
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Some abstract artists had theories on the emotions caused by certain colors and shapes. They planned out their seemingly random paintings to the last detail. Other abstract artists painted with emotion and randomness, hoping to capture their emotions and subconscious thoughts on the canvas.
Create your own abstract art below with this Picasso turkey art project. You will choose how to divide your turkey into different sections and what colors to add. Will your choices be random or planned out?
Picasso Turkey Art Activity
Supplies:
- Turkey template printable (see below)
- Ruler
- Markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Paper
- Watercolors
TIP: Make your own watercolor paint with our easy watercolor paints recipe!
Instructions:
STEP 1: Print out the turkey template.
STEP 2: Using a black marker and ruler, divide the turkey and his feathers into sections.
STEP 3: Color each section a different color.
STEP 4: Paint a background with different colored sections using watercolor paints, as you did for your turkey.
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STEP 5: Cut out the turkey and glue onto the background you painted. Get creative with the placement.
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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.
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Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Fall.
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I absolutely love this activity. I love all the ones I get, but this one especially makes me happy.
Very fun project with our grandkids. Lots of giggling!