Layered Negative Space Watercolors

Objectives:

I can define and identify negative space in both natural and abstract compositions.
I can plan and sketch a layered composition that uses overlapping shapes to create depth.
I can demonstrate monochromatic painting techniques by mixing tints and shades from a single hue.
I can apply watercolor washes to achieve smooth gradients and controlled edges.
I can create multiple layers of watercolor to build value and enhance the illusion of space.
I can evaluate and critique their own work and peers’ work using art vocabulary and design principles.

Vocabulary:

Contrast – The difference between light and dark or opposing elements that makes an object stand out.
Depth – The illusion of three-dimensional space in a two-dimensional artwork.
Gradient – A gradual change from light to dark or from one color value to another.
Hue – The pure name of a color (such as blue, red, or green).
Layering – Applying multiple coats or washes of paint to build color intensity or create depth.
Monochromatic – A color scheme using only one hue plus its tints (lighter) and shades (darker).
Negative Space – The empty or open space around and between the main subjects of an artwork.
Opacity – The quality of a paint that prevents underlying layers from showing through.
Tint – A lighter value of a color created by adding water or white to the hue.
Value – The lightness or darkness of a color.
Wash – A thin, transparent layer of watercolor applied evenly over a surface.
Watercolor – A painting medium in which pigments are suspended in water for a translucent effect.

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