Let’s Paint Under the Sea!
In this one-time class, artists will paint a colorful and dreamy underwater scene as if they were swimming in the sea!
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Gerri Tumblin, BA, TESOL, TEFL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(333)
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What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursHomework
There’s no specific homework, but artists may want to try other designs and blend more colors for new compositions.Assessment
Throughout the class, learners will be encouraged to share their work to assess their progress and understanding. We will engage in respectful and relaxed conversation and they are always encouraged to ask questions as needed.Class Experience
This cool painting is a great way to use both watercolors and acrylic/tempera paint to achieve a new perspective from underwater. We will start by look at underwater images and talk about cool colors. We will look at sea animals and understand the shapes they take so artists can paint them easily. We will start with a watercolor wash of cool, ocean colors. I will lead artists in a step-by-step process to understand how to leave our sunlight “hole” and layer colors for a dreamy effect. Then we will use black tempera for the rock walls, plants, and sea life. There will be plenty of visual examples and time for everyone to paint and ask questions or share ideas. It will be very exciting to see each artist’s picture come together from an underwater perspective! You will need: - Tempera/acrylic paint, black - Watercolors, blues, greens - Mixed media paper- art paper that can handle a lot of paint and water Not larger than 8 x10 - Cup of water - Brushes (diff sizes are helpful) - Old washcloth - Markers including black and pencil/eraser - Drawing paper (Printer paper okay)
Learning Goals
My goal is for artists to have fun creating colorful artwork from a new perspective using a combination of art media they may not have tried and to continue to experiment on their own.
Other Details
Supply List
- Tempera/acrylic paint, black - Watercolors, blues, greens - Mixed media paper- art paper that can handle a lot of paint and water Not larger than 8 x10 - Cup of water - Brushes (diff sizes are helpful) - Old washcloth - Markers including black and pencil/eraser - Drawing paper (Printer paper okay)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
333reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from UCLA
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA and have enjoyed working with vibrant colors through markers, paints, and chalk pastels. My personal style is more abstract, graphic, and even impressionistic and this is reflected in my own artwork over the years. I worked with young learners for several years when I was in charge of a volunteer- lead art program that focused on art elements and the art masters. We did many different types of projects and used different media and techniques each month. Sharing these colorful and simple ideas with young artists is exciting and I often learn from them as well as they share their ideas and express themselves in new ways.
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-6 learners per class
