Keith Haring: Movement and Line

Practice bold outlines in this art lesson: keith haring: movement and line.

🎨 Studio Brief #2

Keith Haring used thick, bold outlines and simple figures full of movement and energy.

🎯 Your mission

Copy a master to learn their secret. Then make it yours.

⚡ The twist

Find what the master left out.

What you'll learn

Keith Haring used thick, bold outlines and simple figures full of movement and energy. His art appeared on subway walls and became symbols of joy and social awareness.

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Techniques you'll practise

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You will need

GlueColored pencilsDrawing paper

Step 1 of 4

Draw simple human figures in action poses: dancing, jumping, running.

Step 2 of 4

Outline them with thick, even black lines.

Step 3 of 4

Add movement lines radiating from the figures.

Step 4 of 4

Fill figures with solid, bright colors. Leave the background white or a single color.

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

🤯 The Sistine Chapel ceiling took Michelangelo 4 years — and he hated every minute.

🌟 Artist Spotlight

🎨 The *Mona Lisa* is smaller than you think — about the size of a serving tray.

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