Van Gogh Sunflowers

The Preps have enjoyed learning about Van Gogh's famous sunflower artworks. They created their own mixed media sunflower artworks using collage techniques for the pot/ vase and watercolour painting for the flowers. We love how different all of our sunflowers look! 








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