Art in Focus
This painting, titled ‘Impressionist Landscape’, was created by Harry Phelan Gibb. Gibb used a wide range of styles in his artwork. This piece was created using Pointillism, an art technique where small dots are arranged in a pattern that makes a complete image. The further away from the painting you stand, the more like a traditional painting it will look!
Activities
Exploring the Painting
What do you think this is a painting of?
Is this style of painting realistic or not?
Do you like how this painting looks? Why/ why not?
Do you think it would be easy or hard to paint like this? Why do you think that?
Art
Look at the colours the artist uses. What season do you think it is?
How does the artist use colour to create depth?
Make Your Own Pointillist Artwork
Using the templates below, create your own pointillist artwork. Fill in the outlines with tiny dots using either pen, pencil, or crayon. The more dots you add the more detailed your drawing will be.
