Use Printable Van Gogh Templates to Teach Pointillism for Kids

Encourage your students’ creativity by introducing them to the intriguing world of pointillism – an artistic style that showcases small dots combining to form intricate masterpieces. Pointillism, popularized by famous artists such as Georges Seurat, entails using tiny dots of color to produce beautiful pictures!

This year, we’re excited to help you and your students create your own masterpieces with our Printable Van Gogh Starry Night Dot Art Template.

How to Recreate Van Gogh’s Pointillism Landscape With Dots!

A fantastic way to introduce your students to pointillism is by inviting them to recreate Van Gogh’s iconic pointillism landscape, “Starry Night,” using dot painting techniques. The short strokes and fine detail in “Starry Night” lend themselves well to beginning pointillism artwork.

Begin by discussing the details of “Starry Night” with your students. Talk about how Van Gogh used swirling lines and rich colors to paint the starlit night sky. Then, show them examples of pointillist works and explain how artists like Seurat used countless dots to create their extraordinary paintings.

This resource download provides you with the instructions, materials list, and printable template you need to help your students recreate one of the art world’s finest works of art. We have included a detailed instruction set, images of completed works, and a simplified line-art version of “Starry Night” for your students to use while creating their masterpieces.

Download & Begin Your Dot Day Art Project!

Get moving on this Dot Day Art Project and guide your students through the enchanting world of pointillism. To download the “Starry Night” dot painting activity in a printable PDF format, Click the “Download” button below to access the activity sheet. 

Using this resource, you’ll bring the magic of Van Gogh’s masterpiece and a love for Pointillism into your classroom. Enjoy the experience and watch your students’ masterpieces come to life one dot at a time!

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