Cubist Critters - Picasso-Inspired Bug Art with Pastels
Elementary/Middle School Art
What happens when bugs meet Cubism? Pure creative chaos—in the best way! In this colorful drawing project, young artists will explore Pablo Picasso’s bold and abstract style to design their own imaginative insects. Using oil or soft pastels, students will break shapes apart, layer colors, and reassemble their bugs in wild, unexpected ways. It’s the perfect blend of nature and modern art!
Inspired by: Pablo Picasso and the Cubist movement
Mediums: Oil or soft pastels on paper
Skills Explored: Shape-breaking, color layering, abstraction, expressive linework
Art Words: Cubism, geometric, symmetry, abstraction, color blending
Perfect for: Grades 3–8 artists who love bugs, bright color, and thinking outside the box (or body!)
From buzzing beetles to abstract butterflies, this project turns ordinary insects into extraordinary works of modern art!
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
After buying you can download PDF file with Dropbox link.
INCLUDED:
STEP BY STEP VIDEO
PACKET WITH PROJECT OVERVIEW, SUPPLY LIST, ART HISTORY + STYLE FOCUS, REFERENCE INSPIRATION, PHOTOS OF PROJECT, LESSON PLAN, VOCABULARY WORKSHEET TEACHER KEY AND CLASS SHEET
Cubist Critters - Picasso-Inspired Bug Art with Pastels
Elementary/Middle School Art
What happens when bugs meet Cubism? Pure creative chaos—in the best way! In this colorful drawing project, young artists will explore Pablo Picasso’s bold and abstract style to design their own imaginative insects. Using oil or soft pastels, students will break shapes apart, layer colors, and reassemble their bugs in wild, unexpected ways. It’s the perfect blend of nature and modern art!
Inspired by: Pablo Picasso and the Cubist movement
Mediums: Oil or soft pastels on paper
Skills Explored: Shape-breaking, color layering, abstraction, expressive linework
Art Words: Cubism, geometric, symmetry, abstraction, color blending
Perfect for: Grades 3–8 artists who love bugs, bright color, and thinking outside the box (or body!)
From buzzing beetles to abstract butterflies, this project turns ordinary insects into extraordinary works of modern art!
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
After buying you can download PDF file with Dropbox link.
INCLUDED:
STEP BY STEP VIDEO
PACKET WITH PROJECT OVERVIEW, SUPPLY LIST, ART HISTORY + STYLE FOCUS, REFERENCE INSPIRATION, PHOTOS OF PROJECT, LESSON PLAN, VOCABULARY WORKSHEET TEACHER KEY AND CLASS SHEET
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