--- title: "Year 3 Botanical Drawings-Inspired by Yellena James" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-18-year-3-botanical-drawings-inspired-by-yellena-james" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 3 Botanical Drawings-Inspired by Yellena James ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-E4BCD2E4-9CF1-4F5A-A038-037C919E8CC7.png) 18 May 2026 For their final piece of artwork, the Year 3 artists have developed and applied a comprehensive range of foundational drawing skills. The children began by analysing form, successfully contrasting geometric shapes within the classroom environment with organic, irregular shapes found in nature. Through structured practice, they developed essential pencil control, learning to sketch lightly to allow for continuous refinement, while utilising complex lines and marks to convey texture and detail. Furthermore, the children mastered shading techniques to effectively represent light and shadow. These skills were directly applied through the close observation and drawing of both fresh and artificial flowers. Heavily inspired by the organic, intricate style of artist Yellena James, the children successfully integrated line, shape, and tone into imaginative botanical drawings. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-E4BCD2E4-9CF1-4F5A-A038-037C919E8CC7.png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Art and Design](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/art-and-design) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_2449.jpg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-15-year-6-sats-have-finished) Previous ### [Year 6 SATs have finished!!](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-15-year-6-sats-have-finished) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/activitymore-1B4A2ACA-B7B9-4BB8-929F-04CC87C38EDC.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-19-year-3-r-e-exploring-religions-and-their-values) Next ### [Year 3- R.E- Exploring Religions and their values.](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-19-year-3-r-e-exploring-religions-and-their-values) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)