A vibrant painting of a large green frog on a lily pad in a pond at sunset, with dragonflies, cattails, and a weeping willow tree.

Sample Painting for the Lesson Title: Sunset at the Pond Description: This painting serves as a sample for the "Ecosystem Explorers" lesson. It depicts a frog in its pond habitat. Habitat: A freshwater pond at sunset. Foreground: A large green frog sitting on a lily pad. The lily pad has clear veins and texture, created by dabbing a sponge. A few dragonflies hover nearby. Background: The pond water, reeds and cattails, a weeping willow tree on the far bank, and a sky showing a sunset. Use of Color: Warm Colors: The sunset sky uses blended shades of yellow, orange, and pink to create a calming, evening mood. Cool Colors: The pond water is painted with shades of blue and green, contrasting with the warm sky and making the frog (a warm green) stand out. Texture: Texture is added to the lily pad (sponge), the tree bark (dry-brush technique), and the water (subtle brush strokes). This painting visually demonstrates the key concepts of the lesson: a specific habitat, clear foreground/background separation, and intentional use of warm and cool colors. See more