Animals in the Wild

Resource materials: books on animals in their natural habitats, National Geographic and nature magazines.

Materials and equipment: 8 x 10.5" art paper provided by Art to Remember • pencils • watercolors and brushes oil pastels.

Step 1: Discussion. Have students research categories of animals from various geographical areas including local habitats. They can choose animals that are protected, extinct animals, arctic animals or whatever animals they are interested in.

Step 2: Draw lightly in pencil the animal or animals you want to feature as the focal point of your picture. Create an interesting background.

Step 3: Wash the sky and land in very light watercolor. Use several shades for each area.

Step 4: : Using oil pastels, color animals and areas you want to highlight. Add details such as grass, clouds and trees.