Watercolor techniques are illustrated by the teacher while students follow along and practice each technique on their paper. The following day students are given a couple sheets of paper where they are to experiment with the techniques, making little swatches that use the techniques discussed (discovered) yesterday. They then cut the swatches out and mount them to a backing paper/board and label each technique.
Students are to illustrate
8 of the techniques listed below.
Evaluation:
1 point -- Correctly and nicely illustrating each technique.
2 points -- neatness of the labels and final presentation.
10 points total.
Below is a list of techniques covered in class:
Gradient tone
Wet into wet
Dry brush
Double loaded brush
Glazing
Back painting
Brush lift
scrape
salt
Crayon Resist
Image above by Emma W.
Image above by Evie P.
Image above by Julia P.
Image above by Carrie O.
