| March 6, 2000. Early in the week, the students finished tracing the projected sketches onto the wall. | |
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A base coat of several colors was painted first, to help determine the overall color scheme and to define certain areas. |
| On Wednesday, David gave five classes a lengthy talk about how to use color and apply paint. They learned the correct names for paint colors, such as raw sienna and burnt umber. |  |
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The children were fascinated to see what happens when certain colors are mixed. He showed them how to add a little blue to gray to make it cooler, or add a little red and white to make it warmer and lighter. |
| David taught them how to apply paint to the brush and discussed how colors react with each other. Did you know that yellow, applied on top of blue, will look green? |  |
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Students used palettes (recycled pizza boxes) to mix their own colors. |
| Many students requested to work on specific areas and others were willing to paint what was needed! |  |
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Parent volunteers were on the scene, keeping things tidy and as orderly as possible. |
| It was clear that the children were thoroughly enjoying this creative experience and were very proud of their efforts. |  |
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The Story Garden Mural Project is supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council |