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Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
recognizing and identifying patterns and sequencing, predicting patterns
types of patterns: linear, grid, radial, mirror, free-form
balance: symmetrical harmony
values and space: using light and shadows for overlapped elements
charcoal shading technique / watercolor pencil shading
Celtic knots are super cool because they represent a never-ending line.
Celtic knot designs are constructed using a grid method. The design consists of units, that are repeated throughout the layout.
Gallery
Gallery
Steps
Steps
1. Use a 20' x 13" board. Define the work area: 17.5" x 10.5" (by drawing 1.25" border). Divide it into a 1.75" grid units.
2. Mark every other one line crossing in checkerboard pattern (see below):
3. Mark the middle section as shown.
4. The band will curve around the marks that you created.
Draw (very lightly) 1" circles around your marks.
(For the worksheet - 0.5" circles)
5. Start drawing the first band with 2 parallel lines:
6. Create a corner
7. Draw more circles in the next row
8. Draw the overlapping band
9. More circles
10. Draw the curve for the second band to start the turn
11. Extend the band with 2 parallel lines
12. Start the next band
13. Create a turn
14. Complete the corner
15.More circles
16. Continue extending the bands
Coloring: Watercolor Pencils
Coloring: Watercolor Pencils
18. Add the borders to the bands (see below).
19. Use watercolor pencils for coloring. Shade lightly over a section. Make sure you complete one section (closed shape) at a time. Shade darker by the edges.
20. Shade darker next to the overlapped areas to create a shadow effect.
21. Use water and paintbrush to complete the coloring. Make sure you use a dry paper towel to remove access water from the brush. Do not dip pencils into the water. Try to complete the section before it dries.
22. Use different color for the border
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