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Earth Day Oil Pastel Drawings

Endangered Birds and Trees Oil Pastel Drawings

For Earth Day, my 4th & 5th grade class drew endangered trees and birds using oil pastels.  The entire lesson took about 3-4 class periods to finish.  The students each used a picture of their tree or bird to recreate on a piece of 9″x12″ paper.  We talked a little bit about layering and blending colors with the oil pastels.  We were able to go outside on Earth Day to enjoy the sunshine while drawing.

Endangered Trees

Endangered Trees List

Endangered Birds

Endangered Birds List

Our Earth Day committee came up with this idea for my class (homeroom) to work on.  I think the kids did a fantastic job!  I realized that we don’t use oil pastels enough and that the kids mostly really like them.

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This student was very discouraged with his bird and said it looked like a preschooler drew it.  Even though he didn’t think he was doing well, he still kept persisting at the drawing.  I think he tried very hard and I really enjoy the end result!   I think the colors and the drawing marks are beautiful.

Endangered Bird Drawing Endangered Bird Drawings (1) (721x900)

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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

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