Painted skies can express many moods. Resources Color reproductions of paintings by Vincent van Gogh featuring skies. Easel for display and demonstration. Children's books about color for reference. Books about van Gogh and his paintings.
Tempera paints in red, yellow, blue, black, and white.
Paint brushes, water containers, paper or cloth towels. Vocabulary background contrast foreground horizon middle ground primary hues Preparation Mount display of van Gogh sky paintings. Prepare painting demonstration, including sky painting. Job chart for painting activity. Parent or student volunteers should have paint pans filled and ready for painting activity.