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When you think of African wildlife, chances are you will conjure up imagines of the majestic savannas of Kenya and Tanzania where lions, rhinos, elephants and giraffes roam. In this project we will silhouette African animals against a water colored background. We used deep yellows, oranges, and reds that give a sense the setting sun to the landscape. Children can draw their own animals or use one of the rhino or lion patterns we have shared. (An elephant and giraffe are available in our Cultural Connections Unit 1.) This style of a simplistic single animal on an abstract background is very similar to the art style known as Tingatinga painting credited to the Tanzanian artist Edward Said Tingatinga. This project can take a couple of days to complete since the paint will need to dry between steps.<\/p>\n

NOTE: Patterns are included for a lion and rhino<\/a><\/a>. We also have patterns for an elephant and giraffe in our the Cultural Connections Unit 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Materials and Supplies Need for the Tingatinga Painting<\/h4>\n