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Atmospheric Perspective Painting

Aerial perspective, also called atmospheric perspective, is a method of creating the illusion of depth in a painting or drawing by modulating color to simulate changes effected by the atmosphere of things seen at a distance.
Aneliya Chalakova
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1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

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In this lesson we explore the effect of aerial perspective on the colors of a natural landscape and demonstrate how to use this to create atmospheric depth in a painting.

Aerial Perspective combines four key elements to create the illusion of depth in a landscape:
The size of objects becomes smaller the further they are from the viewer. 
The details of objects decrease the further they are from the viewer. 
The tones of objects weaken the further they are from the viewer. 
The colors of objects begin to fade the further they are from the viewer.

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Supply List
Watercolors or acrylic paint, white paper ( watercolor paper or card stock), variety of brushes, eraser, pencil, cup of water, some paper towel.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2022
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Hello,

My name is Aneliya Chalakova, and I live in the United States. I am an artist, a mother, a teacher, and a simple creative being.

Art is a powerful communication tool. I enjoy teaching the creative elements, techniques, and environmental solutions. My goal is to empower children to think naturally and to believe in themselves, to understand the basics of art and design elements, and to use them all to help in the creation of better communities when they grow up. Art education helps children learn problem-solving skills and how to approach larger issues differently.

I was born and raised in beautiful Bulgaria, studied fine art there, and studied communication design in Chicago. I am the founder of Seventh Green Circle and have been teaching art since 2012.

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90 min

Completed by 3 learners
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Ages: 9-14
2-5 learners per class

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