Grade 1 Student Artwork – Keith Haring Style Figures

Very few people know that you can actually see a Keith Haring painting for free in Paris. In 1987, Keith Haring painted a huge piece at the Hôpital Necker, a hospital that specializes in children’s illnesses. He painted it in three days. This was our inspiration for the painting.

A couple of Grade 1 students posed for the figures. They were traced on kraft paper and then transferred onto the canvas. A couple of Grade 6 students helped with this part of the painting.

Next, several students painted the figures using primary colors, as well as green and orange. The background was completed using black acrylic paint. Students practiced doodles first before being given a section of the painting to add their black marks to the background. They enjoyed doodle-making so much that they often continued beyond their space!