Bernard Hoyes- line and colour

Bernard Hoyes is an American artist whose work is largely inspired by his Jamaican heritage. As a child he went to live with an aunt in the  countryside. It was here that he became aware of rituals and traditions surrounding religion, these traditions and spirituality are constant themes in his work.

This resource will introduce children to the colourful world of Bernard Hoyes, enable them to learn how to create a  sense of movement in their own work, learn about complimentary colours and teach them how to create their own piece of Bernard Hoyes artwork.

This resource includes:

• An introduction to Bernard Hoyes presentation,
• An activity instruction presentation,
• Differentiated worksheets to practice using colour and line,
• A template for those that need extra support
  This resource has ben successfully used with years 1, 2 and 3.
  Ony basic art supplies are needed to complete the activities.