How to Draw & Paint a Monarch Butterfly With Watercolor Paint | Self-Paced Class
In this self-paced class, students will learn how to draw & paint a Monarch Butterfly! Designed with beginners in mind, this class is suitable for ages 8-12. No drawing or painting experience is necessary to be successful in this class.
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
⭐This a one-time self-paced class. There will be no live meetings. In this class, students will learn how to draw and watercolor paint a Monarch Butterfly! Designed with beginners in mind, this pre-recorded video class is suitable for ages 8-12. The teaching process used for the drawing portion of this class is a step-by-step method that will inspire students into creative action! This process involves observing, following instructions, and creating until each student is happy with the outcome. Students will learn basic drawing and watercolor painting techniques and apply these techniques to complete this project. This art class is designed to give beginner artists the skills they need to jump-start their artistic journey into self-expression, reflection, and creative thinking. Supplies and materials needed for this class: +watercolor paper +set of watercolor paints +paint brushes +pencil with an eraser +cup of water +paper towel Steps to complete this project: Step 1: Draw a Monarch Butterfly with a Pencil Step 2: Paint the Butterfly (let dry) Step 3: Paint the Background (let dry) Step 4: Outline the Butterfly with Black Paint Total time needed for students to complete this project is approximately 40 minutes. This is a self-paced video class where students may proceed through the art lesson at their own pace. Video may be paused at any time. There will be no live meetings, however, I will be available for questions and gentle encouragement. It is important to me that your learner's experience is a positive one. My teaching style is relaxed, supportive, joyful, and fun. I encourage students to add their own details to their masterpiece to make it their own. I'm open to any comments, questions, or feedback that you may have.
Learning Goals
⭐Students will learn how to draw a Butterfly design with a pencil
⭐Students will learn how to use the wet-on-wet technique to paint the Butterfly with watercolor paints
⭐Students will learn how to outline the Butterfly and create details with black paint
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Drawing and Painting a Monarch Butterfly with Watercolor Paints
In this drawing & watercolor painting class, we will discuss the art supplies needed for this project. We will review composition and placement of shapes and lines on our sheet of paper. With a pencil, we will then combine shapes and lines to create a Butterfly. Once our drawing is complete, we will begin painting our design. We will discuss the application of watercolor paints, how to change the value of a paint color, how to create the look of texture, and how to outline the design.
17 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
+watercolor paper +set of watercolor paints +paint brushes +pencil with an eraser +cup of water +paper towel
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of California
My name is Miss Em and teaching art to children is what I love to do! I pride myself on creating dynamic, meaningful, and engaging art lessons that are taught in a relaxing and joyful way. I have over 20 years teaching experience in the elementary school classroom and in the art studio, and I feel that I have a good grasp on how to create an environment that makes kids feel happy, motivated, confident, and successful. Let the creative fun begin!
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Ages: 8-12
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