LIVE Online Art Class: Paint a Glowing Sunset With a Silhouette
In this two-session class, students will practice painting in "sunset order" and choose a recognizable image for a silhouette
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,499)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.Assessment
Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).Grading
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of class feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Through the guided drawing and painting process, students will learn how to use watercolor and acrylic techniques to create a beautiful sunset painting. My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. The examples in the picture are only suggestive; students may also request a particular favorite if time allows. My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time! At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is. More detailed information regarding this class can be found in the syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to blend watercolor paints to look like a sunset.Students will learn how to create a silhouette with basic but recognizable shapes using watercolor or acrylic paint
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Paint the Sunset
Students will learn and practice "sunset order," or the part of the spectrum that is commonly visibly during a sunset. Students will practice painting with watercolors in a wet-on-wet technique that enables them to blend colors and hopefully reduce or prevent the appearance of solid lines of color. Students will learn about silhouettes: how and why objects appear black and solid with no discernible details when the light source is behind them. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Paint a Silhouette
Students will select an appropriate shape, structure, landscape or landmark for their silhouette. Students will either paint their silhouette or draw on black paper, cut out and glue. Details, such as very thin lines and tiny shapes, can be added with a thinline black marker if desired. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Watercolor paper or Bristol Board (heavy paper that will support watery paint!) Watercolor paint Brush(es) cup or bowl of water Pencil, eraser Black acrylic paint OR black paper, scissors and glue Images of sunsets with silhouettes are helpful!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
4.8
1499reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado, Boulder - Degree DOES NOT EXPIRE
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Metropolitan State College of Denver - Degree DOES NOT Expire
As a licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down drawing and painting 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.Reviews
Live Group Course
$40
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-12 learners per class
