Pleasant Bay Art Ideas

Rivers and Tides- Andy Goldsworthy

Inspired idea: take a pencil and some paper to Pleasant Bay and draw.

Painting is a great way to explore a place. Look at how these artists used color in their paintings.

Inspired Idea: &#160; Go to Pleasant Bay and take photos. Experiment with close up photography. Have fun and explore the beauty.&#160;

Artist Andy Goldsworthy creates beautiful, temporary sculpture by collecting materials and arranging them.

There are many ways artists create art inspired by the environment. Here are a few examples of artists doing different types of work.

Photography

Photography is a great way to show the natural beauty of Pleasant Bay.

Inspired Idea: Use your research topic to create an artwork similar to Andy Goldsworthy. Example: If you studied Horseshoe Crabs, you could collect shells and arrange them. Don't forget to take the photo.

Drawing from observation is a great way to learn and study about a topic. When artists draw from observation they spend a lot of time looking at the subject.

Inspired Idea: Use your research topic to paint a picture. You could bring paints to the beach!

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