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This task uses warm and cool colour combinations. I suggest you work on two pieces of paper at a time.
select 2-3 oil pastels/crayons that are warm or cool colours {ie red/orange/yelllow]
select another 2-3 that are the other group [ie aqua, blue, violet]
starting with one group, on a sheet of paper, make rubbings of leaves or textures [use stencils or real objects] fill up all of the page but leave some areas white paper. successful works use a range of pressures and overlay the colours not just do in sections!
repeat on the other sheet of paper with the other group of crayons.
select an opposite colour group in ink [so cool ink over warm crayon] [2-3 inks] spray these over the crayons and use a brush to blend them together. Repeat with the second sheet of paper using opposite colour group inks
Using continuous line, fill both pages with a contour line drawing of a plant. Successful works use a drawing that has a long stem and large open leaves along it [see examples]
Use white paint and small brush to fill in the negative space around the plant. soften out the edge of the white to fade into the background.
Use indian ink with a skewer or calligraphy pen to redraw the continuous line drawing back over the top.
Seeds and Seed Head mixed media
Seeds and Seed Head mixed media
Okay, artists, get ready to explore the amazing world of seeds!
Step 1: Grid it Up!
Grab a sheet of that tough wet-strength paper and some masking tape.
Before you stick it down, dab the tape on your uniform a few times to make it less sticky (no ripping paper later!).
Use the tape to mark out a 3x3 grid on your paper – like a tic-tac-toe board.
Step 2: Background Magic!
Time to get messy! Use wet stuff like coffee, inks, and shellac to create a cool background.
Work across ALL the squares at the same time, so the colours flow and blend together.
If it gets too dark, scrape back some light-coloured paint to brighten things up.
Now, let it dry completely. See you next lesson!
Step 3: Seed Power!
Check out the awesome seed head photo.
In each square of your grid, draw a DIFFERENT seed head.
Go crazy with mark-making! Try different pens, pencils, charcoal – anything goes! Capture the lines, textures, and shapes of each seed.
Need some contrast? Use paint to block out the negative space around your seed heads.
Step 4: The Grand Reveal!
Gently peel off the masking tape. Remember, don't rip it upwards! Peel it along the paper so you don't tear your masterpiece.
Top Tip: Don't be afraid to experiment and have fun! Each seed head is unique, so let your creativity flow!
Media to experiment with
fine liner pens
charcoal black and white [or brown!]
colour pencil
graphite and black lead pencil
ink and skewer
dip pens
pastels
Seabird Mixed media
Seabird Mixed media
In this project you will explore a variety of mediums and techniques to create a mixed-media seascape design. You will investigate innovative ways of combining printmaking, painting and observational drawing to produce an original artwork of a marine bird in a coastal landscape.
Prepare the Wooden Panel:
Apply adhesive book covering film to the wooden panel, ensuring a smooth and bubble-free surface.
Use a permanent marker to draw a simple rocky landscape design on the lower part of the panel.
Stencil Cutting and Watercolor Wash:
Cut out the rocky landscape design with a stencil knife.
Apply a watercolor wash to the exposed areas of the design.
Create textured tissue paper using black acrylic paint and kitchen foil.
Creating and Painting the Seabird Stencil:
Trace and cut out a seabird stencil.
Position the stencil on the upper part of the panel.
Mix and apply acrylic paint to create the desired blue background around the seabird.
Textural Transfer and Watercolor Pencil Shading:
Apply textured tissue paper to the rocky landscape area using paper mache adhesive.
Use watercolor pencils to add details and shading to the seabird and waterline.
Final Details and White Acrylic Wash:
Apply a white acrylic wash to specific areas of the seabird to create subtle tones and highlights.
Add final details using a sharp pencil.
Remember that this is a simplified overview, and the original teacher document contains detailed instructions, material lists, and additional tips for each step.
Kowhawhai patterns from nature
Kowhawhai patterns from nature
Hei-matau drawing
Hei-matau drawing
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