Halloween Starry Night

 

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Picture 1

In this art lesson, students used chalk pastels to create a Halloween-themed starry night scene, similar to the image provided. They began by sketching out a simple landscape, often including elements like a swirling sky, a crooked house, and a silhouetted cat. Using dark shades of chalk pastel for the night sky, students blended the colors to achieve a smooth, atmospheric background. They then added vibrant stars, a glowing moon, and whimsical details like swirling clouds and textured paths. The soft, smudged look of chalk pastels brought a dreamlike quality to the piece, while the stark contrast of black outlines emphasized the spooky, magical Halloween mood. The lesson helped students explore blending techniques and imaginative composition with pastels.

Picture 2

For this picture, students used chalk pastels to create a vivid Halloween night scene, as illustrated in the provided image. They began by outlining the key elements of the scene, such as a spooky haunted house, jack-o’-lanterns, and flying bats. Chalk pastels were then used to add vibrant colors and shading, with a focus on blending techniques to create a glowing effect around the pumpkins and soft, eerie shadows throughout the composition. The dark background contrasted with the bright, colorful details like the house windows and pumpkins, making the elements stand out. Students also learned to incorporate subtle details like bare trees and fences to enhance the haunting atmosphere, making the artwork feel like a full Halloween experience. This lesson encouraged creativity in blending colors and creating a spooky, yet playful mood using pastels.

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PK 

K-3rd Grade