Vegetable & Cotton Painting Competition.

Creativity begins with curiosity!

As part of experiential learning, IB PYP students from Nursery to Grade 5 participated in a vibrant Vegetable & Cotton Painting Competition, where natural materials became powerful tools of artistic expression.

This hands-on art experience encouraged students to transform simple items like v egetables and cotton into vibrant works of art — enhancing their understanding of texture, shape, colour and composition while sparking imaginative thinking.

Students used the following techniques for their artwork:

Vegetable Stamping Art

From okra and potatoes to celery and capsicum, our young artists discovered how the textures and shapes of everyday vegetables could be used to create beautiful stamped designs, floral patterns and imaginative landscapes.

Cotton Swab Painting

Using cotton buds, balls and pads, students explored dotting, blending and layering techniques — transforming soft touches into bold ideas and expressive strokes.

Creative Showcase & Recognition

This experience went beyond painting, nurturing motor skills, artistic confidence and eco-awareness, while aligning with the IB PYP philosophy of inquiry, exploration and self-expression. Engaging in sustainable art, students embodied the IB learner attributes — communicators, inquirers, and risk-takers — painting with both creativity and curiosity.