Howard Finster-Inspired Angel Art Project – Create Unique Folk Art Angels
Introduce students to Howard Finster, a celebrated folk artist renowned for his colorful and imaginative art. Begin with a brief biography of Finster, showcasing his unique style and impact on folk art. Explore Finster’s artwork, especially his iconic angels, by showing samples available online to inspire students.
Enhance the experience with YouTube videos featuring Howard Finster, providing valuable insights into his artistic journey and techniques. Share a picture of Finster's "Trumpeting Angel" to illustrate his distinctive folk art style.
Encourage students to draw their own folk art angels, inspired by Finster’s work. Using pencils, they will create flying angels with creative details, like smiles on the clouds. Provide options such as acrylic paint, watercolor paint, colored pencils, or Stabilo pencils (woodies) for completing their artwork, allowing students to fully express their creativity and add personal touches to their folk art pieces.
This engaging project is perfect for classrooms or home art sessions, blending art history with hands-on creativity and imaginative expression
