Garden Observation Worksheet

Student Name: __________________________ Date: ________________

Instructions:
Use your pencil to closely observe garden elements from the Garden Reference Image Pack or real-life specimens. For each of three different items (flower, leaf, insect, etc.), sketch what you see and note key shapes, lines, and textures.

Element 1: _______________________

Sketch your element here:

1. Shapes you notice (e.g., circles, ovals, triangles):

2. Lines you notice (e.g., straight, curved, zigzag):

3. Textures you notice (e.g., smooth, rough, bumpy):

4. Additional details (size, patterns, unique marks):

Element 2: _______________________

Sketch your element here:

1. Shapes you notice:

2. Lines you notice:

3. Textures you notice:

4. Additional details:

Element 3: _______________________

Sketch your element here:

1. Shapes you notice:

2. Lines you notice:

3. Textures you notice:

4. Additional details:

After completing your observations, be prepared to share and discuss which details were easiest or hardest to capture, and why careful observation matters in creating art.

Session 2 Color Mixing Chart

Student Name: __________________________ Date: ________________

Instructions:
Mix the pairs of primary colors below.

1. In the blank, write the name of the secondary color you create.
2. In the “Color Sample” column, paint or draw a swatch of your mixed color.

Experiment: Your Own Mix

Choose any two primary colors (or try all three together):

Primary Colors Used: ____________________ + ____________________

Resulting Color Name: ____________________

Color Sample:

Be ready to share:

• Which mixtures gave you unexpected results?
• How did changing the amount of one color affect the hue?

Session 3 Chalk Technique Guide

Student Name: __________________________ Date: ________________

Instructions:
In this guide, you’ll learn three key chalk pastel techniques—layering, blending, and highlighting. Practice each technique below, then plan how you’ll use them in your final composition on the Final Composition Template.

1. Layering

What is it?
Layering means applying one color of chalk gently over another to build depth and richness. Dark base colors can make lighter pastels pop when layered on top.

Try It:

1. Choose a darker pastel (e.g., green) and fill the practice box with light, even strokes.
2. Pick a lighter or contrasting pastel (e.g., yellow) and layer it on top to create highlights.

Practice Box:

What did you notice when layering the lighter color over the darker one?

2. Blending

What is it?
Blending smooths and merges two or more pastel colors to create soft transitions or gradients. Use fingers, Q-tips, or blending tools.

Try It:

1. Apply two different chalk colors side by side in the box (e.g., blue and purple).
2. Gently blend where they meet using a Q-tip or finger, creating a smooth gradient.

Practice Box:

How did blending change the look of each color?

3. Highlighting (Eraser Technique)

What is it?
Highlighting uses an eraser or pastel remover to lift chalk off the paper, creating bright lines or spots that catch the eye.

Try It:

1. Cover the box with a single mid-tone pastel (e.g., orange).
2. Use an eraser to gently lift away chalk in lines or shapes (e.g., veins in a leaf or sun rays).

Practice Box:

Describe the effect of lifting the pastel with an eraser:

4. Plan Your Final Composition

Use the Final Composition Template to transfer your painted sketch and add chalk pastel accents. Label the areas below to guide your work.

Areas to Layer:

Areas to Blend:

Areas to Highlight:

Be ready to use these techniques to make your garden-inspired artwork vibrant and full of texture!

Final Composition Template

Student Name: __________________________ Date: ________________

Instructions:
Use the central box below to attach, trace, or redraw your painted garden sketch. Then use the surrounding areas to plan and add your chalk pastel accents according to the techniques you practiced.

Your Garden Sketch

(Attach or redraw your painted sketch here)

Chalk Pastel Accent Areas

1. Layering

Use this space to add layered chalk highlights (light over dark).

2. Blending

Use this space to create smooth gradients and blended backgrounds.

3. Highlighting (Eraser Technique)

Use this space to lift chalk and create bright accents or fine lines.

When you finish, lightly spray with fixative (teacher supervised) to set your chalk. Be prepared to share how you used layering, blending, and highlighting to enhance your garden-inspired artwork!

Garden Art Reflection

Student Name: __________________________ Date: ________________

Congratulations on finishing your Garden Art Magic series! Please complete this quick exit ticket to reflect on your experience and learning.

1. Which pastel technique was your favorite to use (layering, blending, or highlighting) and why?
   
   
   
   
   

2. How did adding chalk pastel accents change or improve your painted garden artwork?
   
   
   
   
   

3. One new thing I learned about color or texture is:
   
   
   
   
   

4. One thing I’d like to try or explore next time in my art is:
   
   
   
   
   

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Your reflections help guide our next creative adventures.