Talaverra Sunflower

This workshop will illustrate symmetry in design and simple shading/layering techniques. We will talk about how butterflies pollinate flowers and the Talavera Pottery style of design. Lots of fun. Easy to draw.

As it is close to Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), I thought it would be fun to create an artwork that pays homage to the Mexican pottery style known as Talavera. I incorporated the symmetrical style and bold colors with a “pollinator”–butterfly that is drawn separately then cut out and attached using a glue stick. I used crayons but markers could also be used.
—Bobbi Egan

Required Materials:

Markers or crayons: Red-orange, Orange, Yellow-orange, yellow, green, dark blue, light blue, green blue
Black Sharpie permanent marker, fine point
Scissors
Glue stick, glue or tape
Any white paper, drawing paper preferred.
I used 9×12 for the flower and 4×6 for the butterfly
Pencil and eraser for paper
Ruler
Also needed is a 4 1/2” circle shape. I used a plastic soup container.