Sunset in Oil Pastels

Elements of art: contrasts, shape, color

[Psalm 19:1 NLT] 1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.

Materials needed:

* heavy weight white paper (cardstock or watercolor paper)
* oil pastels
* baby oil
* q-tips
* toothpicks
* paper towel
* table protector

One-Point Perspective Fall Trees

Elements of art: line, texture, color, value, space

[Proverbs 3:6 NASB] 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

Materials needed:

* white paper
* pencil
* ruler
* markers
* black Sharpie
* table protector

Polar Bear Portrait

Elements of art: shape, form, value, contrast

[Psalm 50:10-11 NASB] 10 "For every beast of the forest is Mine, The cattle on a thousand hills. 11 "I know every bird of the mountains, And everything that moves in the field is Mine.

Materials needed:

* black construction paper
* reference photo (download and print)
* white chalk
* black oil pastel or black crayon
* q-tips
* small container of water
* paper towel
* table protector

Up-Close Watercolor Sunflower

Elements of art: line, texture, shape, color, space, proportion

[Matthew 6:28-29 NIV] 28 "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.

Materials needed:

* heavy weight white paper (cardstock or watercolor paper)
* pencil
* watercolor paints
* paint brush
* cup of water
* paper towel
* oil pastels
* table protector

Monochromatic Paper Landscape

Elements of art: shape, value, space, composition, contrast, proportion

[Psalm 121:1-2 NLT] 1 I look up to the mountains--does my help come from there? 2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth!

Materials needed:

* 2 pieces of white construction paper
* 2 pieces of black construction paper
* 1 piece lighter grey construction paper (can replace grey with blue or purple)
* 1 piece darker grey construction paper (can replace grey with blue or purple)
* pencil
* scissors
* glue (glue stick or bottle)
* oil pastels or crayons

Cartoon Spacescape

Elements of art: line, shape, value, space, composition, movement, variety, proportion

[Psalm 147:4 NLT] 4 He counts the stars and calls them all by name.

Materials needed:

* heavy weight white paper (cardstock or watercolor paper)
* pencil
* black Sharpie
* colored pencils
* watercolor paints
* paint brush
* cup of water
* paper towel
* table protector