Watercolor
Media Study: Color Wheel
1. In your sketchbook, use the Color Slideshow to complete the Color Notes.
2. Use a round plate, to create a template for the color wheel. Divide the circle into 12 equal sections. 3. Use only primary color watercolors to create a complete color wheel. Each section of the color wheel must show a gradient of color. Click HERE! for a step-by-step tutorial. |
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Media Study: Tint, Shade & Tone
1. On your paper, use a watercolor cup to create 3 rows with 3 circles each. See example.
2. Label the rows as tint, tone, and shade. 3. Use only orange and black watercolor to create a gradient for tint, tone, and shade. Click HERE! for more information on tint, tone, and shade. 4. Always put wet work in the drying rack. 5. Once you have completed your tint, tone, and shade scales, place your work on an easel and take a high-quality photo of your artwork. 6. Submit the photo of your scales to this dropbox. |
Media Study: Watercolor Technique
1.Write the terms below in your sketchbook.
2 Create an example of each watercolor technique per class demonstration. •GLAZE A new color is painted on top of dry paint. •WASH A large area is painted with an even tone of one color •GRADIENT Color fades evenly from dark to light. •COLOR GRADIENT Fades evenly from one color to another. •STRAW Paint is spread by blowing through a straw. •WET-IN-WET A new color is added on top of wet paint. •SALT Salt is sprinkled on wet paint to create a speckled effect. •ISOPROPYL Drops are added to wet paint to create light spots. •SPLATTER (CONTROLLED) Paint is strategically splattered. |
Media Study: Watercolor Brush Practice
Practicing with the round brush will help you to achieve lines and shapes with clean, crisp edges. By applying different amounts of pressure to the bristles, you can create thick or thin lines with the same brush. Round brushes are especially good for making foliage (plant leaves). After completing the following exercises, you will become more familiar with ways of manipulating the round brush to create different effects. We will use plain 8 ½ by 11” paper for our practice.
Please perform the following exercises in order. Pay careful attention to the directions and make sure you complete the activity in its entirety. You may choose any color except yellow for your practice exercises.
You should now have 5 pages. Place them in the order above with your name written at the bottom of the top sheet. Staple the 5 pages together with a staple in the top left corner. Each page is worth 20 points for a total of 100 points and will be graded on accuracy. |