Painting Worksheet - KS1 - Intermediate
Painting worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level art practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Colours and Patterns in Painting
Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Intermediate Level
Instructions: This worksheet will guide you through various activities to explore colours and patterns in painting. You'll learn about famous artists, mix colours, and create your own patterns. Follow each activity's instructions carefully and have fun with your creativity!
Colour Mixing Magic
Mix primary colours to create new colours. Use the colour wheel to help you. Write the name of the new colour in the box.
1. Red + Blue =
2. Blue + Yellow =
3. Yellow + Red =
Pattern Creation
Use shapes to create a repeating pattern. Draw your pattern in the box below using circles, squares, and triangles.
Famous Artist: Kandinsky
Learn about Wassily Kandinsky, who loved using shapes and colours in his paintings. Look at the example and draw your own abstract art inspired by Kandinsky.
Shape Counting in Art
Count the number of each shape in the painting and write the total in the box.
Texture Exploration
Feel different textures around you. Draw a picture using at least three different textures in the box below.
Primary Colours in Mondrian's Art
Piet Mondrian used primary colours in his art. Colour the shapes using only red, blue, and yellow.
Observational Drawing: Nature
Look at a plant or flower nearby. Draw what you see in the box below. Try to include as many details as you can.
Pop Art Fun with Andy Warhol
Create a pop art piece by drawing a simple object multiple times. Colour each one differently.
Activity 1: Purple ; Green ; Orange
Activity 2: N/A
Activity 3: N/A
Activity 4: 9 ; 11 ; 10
Activity 5: N/A
Activity 6: N/A
Activity 7: N/A
Activity 8: N/A
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