April 10-21
Exploring Layers
Layers! Layers! Layers!
Layers! Layers! Layers!
Often, we make art that has only ONE layer. But what happens when you add more layers to your art? What materials can you use? How can you experiment with layers?
¡Capas! ¡Capas! ¡Capas!
¡Capas! ¡Capas! ¡Capas!
Con frecuencia, hacemos arte que tiene solo UNA capa. Pero, ¿qué sucede cuando agregas más capas a tu arte? ¿Qué materiales puedes usar? ¿Cómo puedes experimentar con capas?
THIS WEEK'S IMPORTANT WORD:
THIS WEEK'S IMPORTANT WORD:
Layering: Adding more interest and dimension to your art by adding layers of different materials, colors, and ideas
Capas: agregar más interés y dimensión a su arte agregando capas de diferentes materiales, colores e ideas
Layers in Nature
Layers in Nature
Layering Examples & Inspiration
Layering Examples & Inspiration
Questions to Ask Yourself:
Questions to Ask Yourself:
What layer do I want to add first? Do you have a goal or design in mind? Or do you want to experiment?
What layer do I want to add first? Do you have a goal or design in mind? Or do you want to experiment?
What can I add next? Make decisions about adding more and knowing when enough is enough.
What can I add next? Make decisions about adding more and knowing when enough is enough.
Where do I want to place my layers? Be strategic. Look at your art piece as a whole and look for spots that need more interest.
Where do I want to place my layers? Be strategic. Look at your art piece as a whole and look for spots that need more interest.
Sources:
Polly Lindsay
Karina Unsovich
Crayola
Art Camp LA
Georgia Museum