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Underwater Scene– 1st Grade

The first graders learned about artists that make art about underwater life.

Then, they used markers and water to create a watercolor effect.  They drew the fish with water soluble markers and then used a paintbrush and water to blend the colors.  Later, they used blue spray ink to create the background.

Abstract underwater scene with fish, coral, starfish, and a large fin set against a colorful, watercolor background.

A colorful watercolor painting of an underwater scene designed for 1st Grade, featuring a clownfish, starfish, crab, seaweed, and coral.

A colorful watercolor painting of various sea creatures, including a pink fish, blue rabbit, green jellyfish, and more.

Hand-drawn underwater scene with an octopus, two fish, a whale, a shark, a jellyfish, and a snail.

Here is the slideshow I showed them:


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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

One Response to Underwater Scene– 1st Grade

  1. Hi Marcia

    Perfect and timely post! I am doing an ocean themed art project with every grade for our upcoming 'ocean week'. I can show the powerpoint to all grades. Thanks for posting.

    Rina at http://www.k6art.com

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