12302022FroggysWinter2023

Snow at Argenteuil is a spectacular example
of the impasto technique, where several
layers of paint are used, thickening the
pigment. While you do not get the full effect
of that technique looking at a photograph of
the paining, the brushstrokes appear to be
coming out of the canvas. (pause)
Take note of the wintery colors Monet
chose. The choreographed grays and blues
beautifully convey the feel of that winter day.
You can almost feel the chill in the air (pause).
Using Monet’s Snow at Argenteuil as
inspiration, paint your own winter scene.”
Walk away and let your child paint! One the
child has finished painting and cleaned up,
ask about their work. Why did they choose
particular colors? What do they think of
their work? What do you like best about your
piece? If you were to do it again, is there
anything you would change? The goal is to
get them thinking critically about their work.
Comment on specific details that you admire.
Display your child’s work in a prominent
place and enjoy! Repeat the activity with
another inspiration piece, along with a short
statement of the positive impact your child
would like to have in the world and submit
for inclusion in the Montessori Masterpiece
Children’s Artwork Showcase of Froggy’s
Montessori Spring 2023 issue. Deadline is
February 15th for Spring issue .
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