Unit 1 - Watercolor Composition
For this unit students will explore techniques for water color application, composition and design. Then you will create your own original expressive water color composition
Formative Assignments
PART I
Water Color Practice Grid
Steps for Preparation
Water Color Practice Grid
Steps for Preparation
- Get a 9x12" piece of water color paper.
- Tape all sides of paper to a board
- Grid off your paper with 3 columns and 7 rows for a total of 21 different techniques
- Follow along with Manders or watch the Watercolor Techniques for Beginners video below.
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PART II
Master Artist Inspiration
Master Artist Inspiration
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Summative Project
How do artist decide on subject matter and turn a blank white sheet of paper into a brilliant masterpiece?
Choice #1 - Photocopier Inspiration
Process for Creation:
Choice #1 - Photocopier Inspiration
Process for Creation:
- For this composition you are challenged to create an expressive water color painting by capturing your portrait, body part (keep it appropriate - ie: arms, hands, leg, foot, etc) as the subject matter with a xerox copy machine.
- With your photocopy, redraw/render the image onto a larger piece of water color. You may draw it free hand or use the grid method of transfer.
- Then, with a variety of water color techniques, paint in your subject matter in an expressive, contemporary way.
- Mask out the whitest areas of the photocopy either with masking tape or masking fluid.
Choice #2 - Gridded Enlarged Subject
Process for Creation:
- For this composition you are challenged to create an expressive water color painting by choosing an image of your liking (preferably one you shot) with good balance in mind.
- Find or print out your chosen 8 x 10" image. Grid the image with a 1 inch square grid. Then, draw a proportionate grid on your water color paper.
- Paint the subject matter with a variety of water color techniques.
