Fall Leaves
Objectives:
I will demonstrate the ability to create a detailed drawing of leaves; thinking about the outline or shape of the leaf, the stem that connects to the branch, and the veins within the leaf
I will demonstrate an understanding of composition
I will demonstrate an understanding of blending various fall colors to create the look of a leaf that has fallen from the tree in the fall
I will demonstrate an ability to use watercolor pencils
I will demonstrate the ability to add some subtle shading to the background by creating a darker area around one side of each leaf (the same side for all leaves)
Painting by Kim Testone; kimtestone.blogspot.com
Vocabulary:
Blended- when two or more colors are layered or placed closely together to mimic the look of a leaf that has fallen from the tree in the fall and is changing colors
Composition- the arrangement of the visual elements; where you put things
Outline- the basic outer edge of the leaf; the shape of the leaf
Shading- creating an area that appears a bit darker as the light source is being blocked by the object
Veins- the part of the leaf that connects to the stem which connects to the branch. It comes from the center and is either symmetrical or staggered
Watercolor Crayons (Payons)- a material that is applied as a crayon and turns into watercolors as water is applied
