Try something a little different by creating circles with torn paper, inspired by famous artist, Wassily Kandinsky. Kandinsky circles are perfect for exploring abstract art with kids. Art doesn’t have to be difficult or overly messy to share with children, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot either. Make this fun and colorful torn paper collage for do-able art projects for kids.
TORN PAPER ART
What is torn paper art or ripped paper art? The torn paper collage technique has been around for centuries. It is a common method of using torn bits of a variety of papers to create shapes and add color and texture to art.
The torn paper technique is popular in scrapbooking, card making, and fine art. It can be used to create realistic images like portraits or abstract art like our circle art project below.
Chigiri-e is a type of torn paper art. It is a Japanese art in which the artist uses colored paper that is hand-torn to create images. The end result can look like a watercolor painting.
The paper may be bought colored, but many chigiri-e artists color the paper themselves using vegetable dyes, colored inks, or powder pigments.
Our Kandinsky circles below are a great example of abstract torn paper art. What are Kandinsky circles? The famous artist Wassily Kandinsky used a grid composition and painted concentric circles within each square, meaning the circles share a central point.
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TORN PAPER ART PROJECT
💡 Try this Jacob Lawrence Shapes and Stories activity for another fun collage art project! Or simply sit down with a stack of paper (magazines, scraps, etc) and create your own ripped paper art creation.
SUPPLIES:
- Colored paper
- Glue stick
- Card stock or paper
RIPPED PAPER INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Gather paper of various colors.
STEP 2: Tear rectangles to use for background colors.
STEP 3: Tear different sized circles from your paper.
STEP 4: Layer your circles to create the art piece, Concentric Circles, by Wasilly Kandinsky. Glue the layers to the paper.
MORE FUN KANDINSKY CIRCLE ART
Explore more of Kandinsky’s style with the art projects below!
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 to try.
- 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!
