This spoke to me instantly and put into words what I have been thinking. Most of this course possibly reflects my safe approach , my derivative ideas, trying to meet what I presume expectations to be. I really enjoy looking at what motivates me and I see more inspiration in myself with this approach.
I picked one of the flowers from my still life centre in the classroom and just started to sketch it, to practise my observation skills. I honed in on detail and tone and it was instantly a Georgia O’Keefe inspiration. Following on my this, I introduced Paul Klee to my year 6s and I saw The Lonely Flower’. Maybe I have noticed this one before but right at that moment, it was perfect timing. 
The children and I had fun observing ‘The Lonely Flower’ trying to copy how he linked and wove his ribbons of colour. I tried my own with the pink lily. I chose complementary colours, tints and shades. What is it about Klee’s that works? Mine is bright, Klee’s is subtle and muted but also with a defining line between the ribbons. I also think I used too similar a colour in the flower to the background, I could have varied the background colour choices.
I printed this and arranged the pieces but made the mistake of applying watery glue over to seal it. The water diffused the printer ink so the colours became muted.
My plan is to cut out strips of the Paul Klee-inspired painted flower with a craft knife and layer this collage behind. Result to be updated.
*Due to my timeframe deadline fast approaching I have not had time to complete the exercise looking at abstraction of a man-made form
Tea and Doodles 