Abstract Australian Landscapes

This lesson explores the work of First Nations Australian artists and how they use symbols and draw inspiration from the landscape to create their artworks. Students will work with acrylic paint and fine liners to create their own abstract Australian landscape.

Year level suitability: Foundation – Secondary

Duration: Approximately 2 lessons

Materials:

• Thick cartridge paper (150gsm +), card or canvas
• Acrylic paint
• Paint markers
• Acetate or plastic sheets to mix paint on
• Images of Australian landscapes

What’s included:

• A full lesson plan PDF with step-by-step instructions
• Assessment rubric
• Australian Visual Arts Curriculum links
• Short video
• PowerPoint presentation