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ART CAMP: Painting in Perspective: Looking up From Below
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,494)
In this 3-day painting camp, students will paint TWO scenes: One looking up from the depths of the ocean, and one looking up in a forest clearing at night.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
Students will use the "worm's-eye-view" perspective to create two different scenes. Session 1: Using blue watercolor paint, we will create two backgrounds using wet-on-wet technique to create the illusion of water and of the sky at night. We will discuss and practice drawing trees for the landscape, and underwater life for the sea scene. Students will be able to choose sea life and research images for trees, corals, and sea animals prior to second session. Paintings need to dry thoroughly...
3 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Painting the BackgroundsWe will create two backgrounds using wet-on-wet technique to create the illusion of water and of the sky at night. We will discuss and practice drawing trees for the landscape, and underwater life for the sea scene. Students will be able to choose sea life and research images for trees, corals, and sea animals prior to second session. Paintings need to dry thoroughly and be flattened, if possible, between heavy flat surfaces, such as books, as they will tend to curl when they dry.Lesson 2Finishing the LandscapeWe will use black acrylic paint to paint the land scene looking up at the sky. The teacher will demonstrate dotting stars in the sky with white paint and/or a white paint marker. Students may also make stars.Lesson 3Finishing the Underwater SceneWe will use black acrylic paint to paint sea life from the perspective of looking up through the water toward the sky.
As a licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down drawing lessons into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Once we get the basics done, I give my students freedom to complete their project using their own imagination, thereby giving them the opportunity to take what I have taught them to a different, fun and creative level.
Homework Offered
Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).Grades Offered
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.
Sketchbooks and/or "practice" paper (like copier paper or a cheap tablet of newsprint paper) Watercolor paper Watercolor paint. Only blue will be used; a set of pan watercolors OR a single tube of blue can be used AT LEAST two paintbrushes: a medium flat brush and a very small round brush. A full set is preferred, to give students more choices. Black acrylic and white acrylic (can be craft paint) pencils, erasers, sharpener bowl of water (recycled sour cream or similar containers are GREAT for this!) Helpful: Images from google searches: trees, coral reef, sea life. Try specific searches for silhouettes, line drawings, and images of sea animals from above or below, not from the side.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,494)
Hello! I am a K-12 licensed art teacher. and professional artist. I teach all kinds of art, including drawing, painting, pottery, fibers, sculpture, art history and culture, and frequently integrate math, literacy and other subjects with my art...
Group Class
$57
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-12 learners per class
