May 17, 2011

Watercolor/Tempera Skyline - 1st Grade





Students first draw an interesting skyline.  I encourage them to make each building unique & to vary the height. Next students use watercolor to paint a sunset.  They are encouraged to try wet on wet so the edges of  each color are soft.  I also showed them how to pounce in clouds(but not many of them tried it).  Last they use black tempera to paint the skyline.  I have them start at the bottom of the page to give the watercolor more time to dry.  This lesson takes one 1hr long class time. 

2 comments:

  1. So cool! We have the kids art show tonight...I will post pictures for you to enjoy. I know I will be coming home with a pinch pot from each (k-4 do a pinch pot every year)

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  2. Is it just me or are there a few "Batman buildings" in there. I love that they draw inspiration from what they know.

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