Autumn Art Project Leaf Line Art Fall Art Activity Autumn Art Lesson Leaves

This Autumn Leaves Art Project is a colorful mixed media fall lesson for grades 1 to 4 that teaches the element of art line. Students use paint, oil pastel, soft pastel and paper to create patterned autumn leaves and arrange them into a striking fall composition.

Students paint colorful leaf paper, draw leaf outlines and veins, fill each leaf with a different line pattern, cut them out and assemble them onto a soft, cool-colored background. The finished pieces show contrast, movement and variety, and look great on display.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• Full Lesson Plan Page with overview, materials, big ideas, learning target, inquiry question and competencies
• Teacher and Student Steps Page
• Art Rubric Page
• Art Project Reflection Page
• Example Artwork Page
• How to Draw Autumn Leaves Page
• Art Reflection Writing Page
• Artist's Statement Page
• Autumn Leaves Line Art Poster Page
• 15 Step-by-Step Instruction Pages

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students experiment with different kinds of lines and see how line can create mood, variety and interest. Instead of drawing one leaf, they create several, give each a different line pattern, and arrange them with thoughtful spacing and balance, exploring pattern, contrast, color, composition and collage-style assembly along the way.

Use it for autumn art lessons, fall bulletin boards, leaf art projects, line art lessons, homeschool art and sub plans. The step-by-step pages make it easy to guide students through the process.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers working with grades 1 to 4.

How long does this art lesson take?

Often 2 to 3 classes, depending on student age, pace, class behavior, drying time and how many reflection pages you use.

Does it include reflection and assessment pages?

Yes: an art rubric, art project reflection page, art reflection writing page and artist's statement page.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★ “We loved this. It turned out well and it was easy to follow.” Passionate P.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Any clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

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Ms Artastic