Thorpe Greenways Infant School, Essex

Year 2 (5 and 6 year-olds)

The children worked in groups looking at various photographs of bridges over the River Seine and discussed what they could see, including the shapes and lines of the unusual architecture. Inspired by the works of various artists they had studied, the students then created their watercolour paintings.

The pictures evolved through the children revisiting them and discussing ways in which they could be improved. They used charcoals to distinguish lines, shadows, ripples and windows and they experimented with textured watercolour paper. They were so enthusiastic and skilled in picking out shapes and details, and also selecting and using different media for their work.

Joanne Milbank (Lead Teacher)