African Animal Silhouettes

Supplies:

• A4 white paper or light card

• Watercolour or acrylic paints (reds, oranges, yellows)

• Paintbrushes or sponges

• A cup of water & paper towels

• Pre-printed / Cut animal and tree silhouettes

• Scissors

• Glue sticks

• Black paint for drawing ground or adding extra silhouettes

🎨 Steps:

1. Paint the Sunset Background

• Start with yellow at the bottom of the page and blend upward into orange and then red at the top.

• Use a brush or sponge to blend the colours smoothly.

• Let the paint dry completely before moving on.

2. Create the Ground Area

• Once the sunset is dry, paint a strip of black (or dark brown) across the bottom for the ground.

• Alternatively, you can draw a hilly silhouette with a black marker or paintbrush.

3. Cut and Prepare Silhouettes

• Cut out pre-printed animal and tree silhouettes (elephants, giraffes, lions, acacia trees, etc.)

• Older kids can do this themselves; younger ones may need pre-cut shapes.

4. Glue the Silhouettes On

• Arrange the animals and trees on top of the black ground area so they stand out against the sunset sky.

• Glue them down securely.