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Directions:
Directions:
- Prepare your workspace, clear a table or desk so that you have room to work.
- Gather your supplies.
-Most of your supplies will be included in your Art Supply Kit or distributed in class.
-Most of your supplies will be included in your Art Supply Kit or distributed in class.
- You will need your Chromebook to watch the how-to videos as you work.
Supplies Needed:
Supplies Needed:
Watercolor Paint and Paintbrush
Small Water Bucket (any container will work, some examples are a small butter dish or cleaned out yogurt container, or a glass jar)
Paper Towels or Napkins
Crayon(s)
Sharpie (or pen to label your techniques)
Watercolor Paper (handed out in class)
Extra Supplies:
Extra Supplies:
Salt
Plastic wrap
Flat Wash.mp4Flat Wash
Flat Wash
An even layer of watercolor paint.
An even layer of watercolor paint.
Use one color for this example.
Use one color for this example.
A flat wash is the first step of many other watercolor techniques!
A flat wash is the first step of many other watercolor techniques!
Graded Wash.mp4Graded Wash
Graded Wash
Adding water to gradually change the color intensity of your paint.
Adding water to gradually change the color intensity of your paint.
Be careful not to add too much water, it is better to dry your brush a little each time after you rinse it off.
Be careful not to add too much water, it is better to dry your brush a little each time after you rinse it off.
The Dry Brush Technique is in between the Graded Wash and Color Mixing. For this style of painting, you must start with a dry background. So go ahead and paint a yellow rectangle now and you will complete this technique last. This allows time for the paint to dry.
The Dry Brush Technique is in between the Graded Wash and Color Mixing. For this style of painting, you must start with a dry background. So go ahead and paint a yellow rectangle now and you will complete this technique last. This allows time for the paint to dry.
Color Mixing.mp4Color Mixing
Color Mixing
Creating a new color from two other colors.
Creating a new color from two other colors.
Choose 2 primary colors that you will mix together: RED, YELLOW or BLUE
Choose 2 primary colors that you will mix together: RED, YELLOW or BLUE
Wet on Wet.mp4Wet on Wet
Wet on Wet
Painting on a wet surface. Watercolor paint will react differently on a wet surface compared to a dry one.
Painting on a wet surface. Watercolor paint will react differently on a wet surface compared to a dry one.
Be careful, too much mixing with this technique will create a solid color pretty quickly. Try to keep your paintbrush marks next to each other, not on top.
Be careful, too much mixing with this technique will create a solid color pretty quickly. Try to keep your paintbrush marks next to each other, not on top.
Salt.mp4Salt
Salt
Creating a crystal like design as the watercolor paint dries using table salt.
Creating a crystal like design as the watercolor paint dries using table salt.
Only use a sprinkle, a large pile of salt will not give you the desired result. Once the salt is applied, do not touch the paint. You will start to see the design appear as the paint dries. Once completely dry, you can rub your finger over the surface to loosen any remaining salt.
Only use a sprinkle, a large pile of salt will not give you the desired result. Once the salt is applied, do not touch the paint. You will start to see the design appear as the paint dries. Once completely dry, you can rub your finger over the surface to loosen any remaining salt.
Plastic Wrap.mp4Plastic Wrap
Plastic Wrap
Using plastic wrap to create a texture on the surface of the paint as it dries.
Using plastic wrap to create a texture on the surface of the paint as it dries.
Have your plastic wrap piece ready before you begin painting! As soon as you are done applying paint, put your plastic wrap on the surface and squish it around to create a wrinkly texture. Allow it to dry completely before removing the plastic.
Have your plastic wrap piece ready before you begin painting! As soon as you are done applying paint, put your plastic wrap on the surface and squish it around to create a wrinkly texture. Allow it to dry completely before removing the plastic.
Wax Resist.mp4Wax Resist
Wax Resist
Wax repels water, so use this technique to create a line design or pattern in your work.
Wax repels water, so use this technique to create a line design or pattern in your work.
Grab your crayons and create a design on your watercolor paper. Be sure to press hard and make deliberate marks, it will create the clearest image.
Grab your crayons and create a design on your watercolor paper. Be sure to press hard and make deliberate marks, it will create the clearest image.
Paper Towel Blot.mp4Paper Towel Blot
Paper Towel Blot
Removing paint using the textured surface of a crumpled paper towel.
Removing paint using the textured surface of a crumpled paper towel.
Use a clean, dry paper towel to create a texture on your watercolor wash. How can you use this technique in a painting, for clouds perhaps?
Use a clean, dry paper towel to create a texture on your watercolor wash. How can you use this technique in a painting, for clouds perhaps?
Rubbing Alcohol.mp4Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing Alcohol
The texture created when rubbing alcohol reacts with water.
The texture created when rubbing alcohol reacts with water.
*Complete this technique in class, but watch the video now for understanding. Label a spot for it in your sketchbook.
*Complete this technique in class, but watch the video now for understanding. Label a spot for it in your sketchbook.
Dry Brush.mp4Dry Brush
Dry Brush
The ability to control watercolor paint and create fine details by mostly drying the paintbrush before applying the paint.
The ability to control watercolor paint and create fine details by mostly drying the paintbrush before applying the paint.
First, paint a yellow rectangle (described above after the Graded Wash technique) and allow it to dry. Then complete the Dry Brush technique from the video over top.
First, paint a yellow rectangle (described above after the Graded Wash technique) and allow it to dry. Then complete the Dry Brush technique from the video over top.
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