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Paul Klee was a Swiss-German painter and graphic artist who was one of the leading members of the Expressionist movement. He is known for his highly individual style, which combined elements of Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. His works often feature playful, childlike images and a unique use of color, which he referred to as "taking a line for a walk." He taught at the Bauhaus school in Germany and his works have been hugely influential in the development of modern art.
In his short life, Klee produced more than 9,000 works, including paintings, drawings, and watercolors. Today, he is widely considered to be one of the most important artists of the 20th century and his works are highly valued by art collectors and institutions around the world.
Klee’s love of music serves as inspiration for many of his abstractions. The student artists will both hear and see the connection as they enjoy his fanciful imagination. Using watercolor washes, the young artists enjoy creating their own abstract compositions from their feelings and imaginations. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.
Working as a volunteer with the Meet the Masters program at my son’s school this past year has been such a great experience. I believe art programs help children build confidence and instill a sense of wonder and curiosity that helps foster creativity. Meet the Masters is so wonderful because it gives young children a taste of art fundamentals while teaching them about the many styles and techniques of artists from around the world and from different time periods. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing each child in my son’s first grade class create their own unique masterpiece!
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Paul Klee famously said that drawing was like going for a walk with a line, and this whimsical process is exactly what you encounter in this study of Paul Klee art lessons for kids. He was a Swiss-German painter associated with Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism, and he painted pictures full of childish figures, rhythmic lines, and color that comes from feeling, not thought.
Meet the Masters leans into that musical connection directly, having students listen to music. At the same time, they paint with watercolor washes, letting rhythm and feeling guide the composition rather than a fixed subject. It’s one of the more open-ended Paul Klee artwork for kids projects in the curriculum, since there’s no single “correct” result — just color, texture, and movement responding to sound.
FAQ
His abstract watercolor pieces, which clearly show his playful use of line and color.
The artist was inspired by music, and the lesson uses it to guide students’ color and composition choices.
Line, color, and texture, along with vocabulary like abstract, medium, and movement.
