April 12 - 16

Watercolor Still Life

Project Objectives: make a watercolor painting with the following: (click here for project sheet)

· Create a strong composition based on observing a still life with personal objects

· Demonstrate a strong understanding of value through color

· Use color theory to correctly paint the objects and shadows of the still life

· Correctly use appropriate watercolor techniques to complete the still life

• Monday: Begin planning drawing for the watercolor still life. Stretch the watercolor paper on your drawing board.
• Tuesday: Use thumbnail to create a value sketch study. Apple and Watercolor Technique Journal pages are due.
• Wednesday - Friday: Work on watercolor painting beginning with setting local color and then darks.