Day 7

Goal: Students will be able to use basic color theory to mix colors and apply the middle ground and/or second layer of paint to their mural.

Estimated time: 45-60 minutes

Review Perspective poster—remind students of how objects appear closer through an artist’s choice in size, overlapping, and placement.
Students will sketch their MIDDLE GROUND on top of the dry background surface.
Before students begin painting their design, review the Color Wheel. Point out the PRIMARY colors (Blue, Yellow, and Red) that can be mixed to create the SECONDARY colors (Orange, Green, and Purple). Adding white and black will make a value of a color lighter (TINT) or darker (SHADE).
Helpful Hints: -Urge students to leave the small details until the very end, after their paint has dried. –If students make a mistake, encourage them to move on to another part of the mural, coming back to paint over their mistake after it has dried.
Clean-up—emphasize proper cleaning and storage of brushes (hair up) so that they don’t get ruined. Acrylic paint is plastic based, meaning it is not water-soluble after drying. Students should take care to keep paint off clothing, carpet, and to clean brushes well.
While groups paint, help the selected individuals to make calls to community leaders about installation of the class’ artwork.

See Materials section, Day 7

Middleground

primary colors

secondary colors

tint

shade

Students paint the middle ground on their mural (L)- and paint a second layer over their sketches (R).

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