We are still studying the Sunflower State, Kansas, and when I think of sunflowers, I think of Vincent van Gogh. Camille and the Sunflowers, A story about Vincent van Gogh by Laurence Anholt, is a picture book based on an actual encounter and real people. The book tells the story of a boy named Camille who became friends with a lonely and unknown painter who is now recognized as a great artist. The story is very sweet and includes some great life lessons about how to treat people who may be different.
This book is a fantastic introduction to the works of van Gogh. The watercolor illustrations are beautiful, and we love the reproductions of vanGogh's most famous paintings. C was introduced to van Gogh's work in art class this past year, and he really enjoyed reading this book. R enjoyed the book too. C came up with our art project after we read this book. This is the third time C has presented an art lesson, and I love watching how much he enjoys teaching art.
C and R dipped chalk in water and drew on construction paper, making their own sunflowers.
R drew these sunflowers:
If you look closely, you can see that she drew a sun (yellow circle with lines extending all around) and colored the middle brown. That is truly a "sun"flower.
Here is C's art:
The blue and purple thing in the upper right corner is a butterfly. C's sunflowers came out great. He really enjoys drawing.
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