Colorful Calaveras - In the Style of Pristine Cartera - Day of the Dead

Here is a fun and interesting art project about the Day of the Dead ( and Halloween) called, “Colorful Calaveras”.

It is a great occasion to discover this important cultural event, all while discovering a very talented artist: Pristine Cartera Turkus.

Pristine Cartera Turkus’ artwork is inspired by her Philippine origins. Her paintings are very colourful, and many refer to animal “calaveras” (skulls). Two of her paintings are included in this project, as well as questions to help guide you while observing her paintings.

You can also keep written records, as Art Appreciation sheets are also provided.

A new technique is offered in this project: The neon effect using dry pastels and oil pastels.

Add some colour and joy into your school hallways and classrooms with this original project.

If you like, please show me your final results on my Facebook page: Art with Creations Claudia Loubier

Have fun!

Niveau:

• Grades 3 and up
• Younger students can do this project using models of skulls included in this document. Some students could even try drawing the skulls themselves.

Techniques:

• Drawing with coloured markers.
• Drawing with dry pastels and oil pastels.

Visual Language:

• Patterns
• Symmetry

Materials:

• White cardboard (11 x 14 inches)
• Black cardboard (11 x 14 inches)
• Pencil
• Eraser
• Permanent black marker
• Washable markers
• Dry pastels
• Oil pastels
• Scissors
• Glue
• Glitter or fake precious stones (optional)
  

This document contains:

• Complete instructions on how to achieve this project with explanatory photos.
• 7 examples of finished projects.
• One page with 7 drawings of animal “calaveras” (skulls)
• 7 drawings of animal “calaveras” for younger students (to print at the start of the project).
• Two of Pristine Cartera Turkus’ paintings with questions to guide artistic observation.
• One Art Appreciation sheet for students to complete about their own artwork.
• One Art Appreciation sheet for students to complete about Pristine Cartera Turkus’ artwork.
• One sheet with information about the Day of the Dead.
• One evaluation rubric.
• The artist's biography

Takes about 4 periods.

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