Watercolor Disco Balls
Watercolor Disco Balls
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To practice color theory and color mixing, we will be painting disco balls!
-Disco balls are great at displaying color theory due to their reflection of light
-We will be using watercolor and white gel pen to create our own mini disco ball paintings using different color harmonies.
Student examples
Student examples
Set up Instructions
Set up Instructions
Step 1- Trace a roll of tape in pencil to make a circle
Step 2- Draw a small oval at the bottom of the circle
Step 3- Begin making larger rings surrounding the first
Step 4- Continue upward. Be sure that to keep the “arch shape”
Step 5- Flip your paper once. Then start in the center of the first circle. Draw arched lines repeated going out to one side
Step 6- Repeat on the other side, be sure to draw the same amount of lines.
Painting Instructions
Painting Instructions
Step 1- Underpainting
Step 1- Underpainting
Underpaintings are used to create a base below your final work. This will help prevent any white spots on your piece.
Identify the general sections of color on your disco ball and apply them loosely here.
Step 2- outline and fill boxes
Step 2- outline and fill boxes
Outline lines in colored pencil
Use your reference image to fill in individual boxes. Use white gel pen for details, then cut out into circle
Rubric
Rubric
20 Points Color Harmony: Student successfully demonstrated their knowledge of color theory using 1 of the following visual examples, watercolors, and colored pencils.
10 Points Time/Perseverance: Student continuously worked during class time and demonstrating a consistent effort and submitted the assignment on time.
10 points Craftmanship: Student demonstrated a high quality of craftmanship. Watercolor marks are intentional.
10 Points Clean up: Student successfully cleaned their watercolor pallets, brushes, refilled water cups, and cleaned tables without being prompted by the teacher
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50 points total
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