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Watercolor Research

Assignment: Do some research on watercolor artists and pick at least 2 artists that interest you. Pick artists whose subject matter or style is similar to what you want to do. On a couple pages in your , please include the following on each artist: (20 points) 1. The name of the watercolor artist you researched at the top of the page. 2. Three examples of his/her artwork (printed out in color and glued into your sketchbook) with the title of each. 3. Analyze the techniques the artist employed in his/her work, list what techniques and where the used them. What stands out? Look at color usage, layering and techniques and create a list of notes for each painting.

Watercolor Painting

GOAL: Students will create a completed inspired by a combination of reference pictures or photographs utilizing the techniques we learned. (100 points)

1. Three reference pictures for your painting Bring in picture(s) or photograph(s) that you will use as the inspiration for your painting. Photographs should be taken by you, unless you are only using small portions of the photo.  NO BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS. Your photo must be in full color with crisp focus.  References should be no smaller than 5” x 7”.  The subject matter is up to you, but many students enjoy painting for their first watercolor painting, but DO NOT A SUNSET OR SILLHOUETTE. You are not to COPY from an image for your final.  You may choose to be creative with your composition and create an illustration or a surrealist composition by combining multiple references and your imagination.  You will need to out your ideas in your sketchbook and receive approval before beginning your final painting.

2. Stretching your Next, you will “stretch” your watercolor paper onto a board using a specific process and watercolor technique. This prevents the edges from curling up and buckling. Make sure you draw your sketch in proportion to your stretched paper (15” x 20”).

3. Sketching your Composition When the watercolor paper is stretched and completely dry you may begin sketching out your composition onto the watercolor paper.  Draw a one-inch border around your paper.  Sketch LIGHTLY with . Remember watercolor is transparent. You do not want to see grid lines or harsh outlines. Erase all stray lines before applying paint.

4. Begin Painting Start by painting the LIGHTEST tones first and moving from the background to the foreground. Leave whites white! Watercolor painting is a layering process: start light and work in layers towards the darkest values.  Identify areas with light, general washes first.  Gradually add darker layers and details.  Use wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques appropriately.  Work slowly and carefully. You cannot “cover up” layers with watercolors like you can with and oil pastels.

WATERCOLOR TIPS…..  Be patient and allow areas to dry completely!  Watercolor should look transparent  Watercolors are ALWAYS mixed—use complimentary colors to dull or darken an area