The sun and moon, as the sources of energy and light for life on earth, have been central objects of mystery and culture since prehistoric times. Civilizations around the world have incorporated these important celestial bodies into their artworks time and again.
There is no shortage of visual inspiration for sun and moon art through the years:
There is no shortage of visual inspiration for sun and moon art through the years:
Your challenge is to join artists throughout history to design a sun and moon art that includes the following:
1. 4 circles
2. 8 sections in the background
3. A variety of patterns
4. Lettering or writing
5. A sun and moon
6. Watercolor, colored pencil, ink, and/or pencil
7. 12 x 12 paper
Feel free to look at current and ancient artwork (even tatoos!) for inspiration...but do not copy!! Incorporate and blend current, past, and your own ideas.
Start here:
Then add details, rays, patterns, faces, lettering, themes, and anything else you can think of to make it an interesting and unique design!