Hokusai

 

In the our class reader, 'Kensuke's Kingdom', Kensuke talks about the Japanese artist Hokusai. He is best known for 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'. 

 

Find out about his work here: 

https://facts.kiddle.co/Katsushika_Hokusai

 

Have a go at re-creating one of his pieces (or just part of it!). You could make a pencil sketch or you could be more adventurous and try experimenting with colour.

Here are some examples of children's work based on 'The Great Wave' which may give you some ideas: