Black and White Abstract Collage

Engage your students with this Helen Wells-inspired art lesson, where they explore pattern, movement, contrast, and composition through drawing and collage techniques! This resource guides students through 3 lessons of step-by-step art-making, using black pens on white paper and white markers on black paper, culminating in a layered collage that enhances depth and texture.

This lesson aligns with the Visual Arts curriculum and is perfect for all levels with adaptations.

This lesson encourages students to:

• Develop artistic skills in pattern-making, composition, and contrast

• Experiment with layering and collage techniques

• Reflect on their creative process with guided analysis questions

• Connect their work to professional artists like Helen Wells

Includes:

• Step-by-step instructions with images

• Success criteria & reflection questions to deepen learning

• Art vocabulary & differentiation strategies for diverse learners

• Curriculum-aligned objectives

• Step-by-step lesson instructions in PDF and PowerPoint formats

• Assessment rubric

• Short video of lesson being completed

Materials used:

• Black cartridge paper

• White cartridge paper

• Black pens/markers

• White pens/markers

• Glue

• Scissors