Art is a powerful way to capture a moment in time, an idea, or an emotion. It’s a lot of fun, too. You get to work with all sorts of gooey and gloppy materials, and you never have to worry about getting the right answer, because everybody’s art is different. Whether you’re into drawing, painting, sculpture, computer illustration, or photography, you’ll find something to love in this Adventure.
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Before conducting a craft activity, review the Craft Tips video (2 minutes 34 seconds.)
Before starting this Adventure, review Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities.
Create a piece of art by exploring drawing techniques using pencils.
Using a digital image, explore the effect of filters by changing an image using different editing or in-camera techniques.
Create a piece of art using paint as your medium.
Create a piece of art combining at least two media.
Create a piece of art by exploring drawing techniques using pencils.
Cub Scouts can get inspiration by going outside to look at nature, architecture, weather, and wildlife.
Cub Scouts learn the art of drawing a self-portrait.
Cub Scouts draw in a specific artist’s style.
Using a digital image, explore the effect of filters by changing an image using different editing or in-camera techniques.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts experiment with digital photography and editing.
Create a piece of art using paint as your medium.
Cub Scouts explore painting without using traditional paint brushes.
Create a piece of art combining at least two media.
Cub Scout create a mixed medium 3D sculpture using wood, wire, paint, and beads.
Cub Scouts will create a completely original work of art with random art mediums and supplies.
