Leonardo da Vinci
Step inside Leonardo da Vinci’s studio and discover the world of one of the most curious and creative minds of the Renaissance! An artist, inventor, engineer, scientist, and architect, Leonardo filled his world with art, ideas, and inventions. In this limited-edition My Artist Box, young artists get to explore it all through four hands-on projects inspired by his incredible work.
They’ll give the Mona Lisa a colorful pop-art makeover, recreate pages inspired by Leonardo’s 500-year-old notebooks, mix their own plaster-like paste and try Renaissance fresco painting, then put their engineering skills to work building Leonardo’s self-supporting bridge. Along the way, they’ll paint, experiment, invent, build, and imagine, bringing the world of a Renaissance master right into their own home.
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Pop-Art Mona Lisa
Children will usher Mona Lisa into the 20th century in this project. Bright colors and funky shapes give this famous painting a pop-art makeover. They'll use markers, watercolors, and two printmaking techniques to create their final artwork.Login to Watch Video
Vitruvian Man Reproduction
This project combines brush painting and crumpled paper to achieve the weathered look of Leonardo's Vitruvian Man. Kids will get to pick multiple paint colors and layer it on the paper as they build the background. They'll finish by painting silhouettes of the Vitruvian Man.Login to Watch Video
Fresco Technique
It's time for kids to learn and practice a classic Renaissance technique! First, they'll get to mix up a plaster-like batter using cornstarch, glue, flour, and water. When it's nearly dry, they'll paint their masterpieces. They can gently crack the plaster in the final step to make the pieces look extra authentic!Login to Watch Video
da Vinci Bridge Diorama
Leonardo's 500-year-old bridge design is the star of this project. Kids will put on their engineering hats to build a mini-bridge out of craft sticks. They'll also paint and embellish a peaceful landscape where their bridge will sit.Login to Watch Video
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