In a few previous posts I've outlined the process my drawing and watercolour class has gone through to create their giraffe artworks. To follow along with each stage click on the links below:Adding Pattern & Watercolour To the Giraffes
Watercolour Techniques
Drawing the Giraffes
Our final step was to create the background effect. We started with a white oil pastel resist with a single colour wash over top. The kids could create any pattern they wished with the oil pastel, however a number of them incorporated hearts into their designs. The group also did a final outline of their giraffes in black pen.
