Introduction to Step by Step Creative Techniques with Watercolor

Students will learn color mixing with simple forms and with monochromatic colors, complementary colors and secondary colors. The student will acquire  knowledge of complimentary colors while adding forms on top of previous painted images, and super-imposing forms: such as trees in theses exercises. The student will also learn how to use a variety of paint brushes, as well as,  different tools and media an artist uses to paint with.
This is a beginning class so no background knowledge is required. It is  inspired by the creativity of what the colors do as we work.. We will do everything in class.There will always be a time to share what we are all painting! If a parent would like a progress report you can send me your e-mail and I can give you that. Thank you so much and hope to see you in class!

Class one: We will begin this painting by learning wet on wet methods of creating an abstract painting with specific colors. The student will create 3 background images using the wet on wet technique.
Supplies: Watercolor paper, brushes, dish sponge, watercolor paint, large tupperware jug for cleaning brushes and salt.

Class two: We will work with different amounts of water to color ratio and watch what the image can do by itself. The students will learn how to paint tree forms using the positive and negative space within the last pieces that they created. We will add complementary colors and learn about color choices within a composition.

Class three: A monochromatic scheme will be used to create 3 pieces . Playing with color and fun techniques is the main lesson. Simple forms using positive and negative space will be taught. Students will use the sponge to wipe out color from areas. They will learn to use different brushes for different techniques.

Class four: We will use the secondary colors to create 3-4 paintings that explore composition and how forms in space relate to one another. This is our last class in the series.