Paint Beautiful Landscapes With Sunsets and Galaxy Backgroundes
In this 4-session self-paced watercolor painting class, students will create two or more complete paintings with beautiful backgrounds (a sunset and a galaxy sky) that have silhouette-shaped landscapes.
Deborah Ewing
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4.8
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.Assessment
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Letter Grade
Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Certificate of Completion
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
**PLEASE NOTE** This is a SELF-PACED class and is PRE-RECORDED. THIS MEANS STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. There are no live meetings. All interactions between students and the teacher will happen on the class page. **PLEASE NOTE** This is a SELF-PACED class and is PRE-RECORDED. THIS MEANS STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. There are no live meetings. All interactions between students and the teacher will happen on the class page. This class will be presented via powerpoint and pre-recorded drawing instruction. Students will upload images of their assignments for the teacher to see and comment on. This is particularly important if a final grade is required for homeschool or charter school credit. Why Self-Paced? *MY Self-Paced classes ALWAYS cost less than the live versions of the same class! *Self-Paced classes are an excellent choice for families with busy schedules. *Content is exactly the same as live classes, at a lower fee. *Students can work at an independent pace. *Self-Paced classes are fantastic for international students whose time zone doesn't match the teacher's (US Mountain Time), *Self-Paced classes are a great alternative for students who are uncomfortable with live video chat. Our Self-Paced format will be as follows: Content: Video demonstration of the process will be posted. Videos will vary in length depending on the type of art being presented. Some may be as short as 10 or 15 minutes while others could be ½ hour or more. Student work is expected to take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, depending upon the student’s preferred pace. Drawing Assignments: Students spend time completing their artwork and submit it via the classroom. Submit Assignment: Students are required to post photos of their completed artwork in the classroom on the designated post. Keep in mind, uploading artwork for the teacher to see is important for assessment and feedback. Detailed information regarding the content of each session can be found in the syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to blend watercolor paint to create a sunsetStudents will learn wet-on-wet techniques to create a painting of a galaxy
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Painting a Sunset
We will discuss the colors commonly found in sunsets. The teacher will demonstrate wet-on-wet painting with watercolor paints, using sunset colors. Students will use what they have learned to create one or more sunset paintings. 17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Galaxy Sky
We will discuss the night sky and how the Milky Way Galaxy can sometimes be seen by the naked eye in very dark locations. The teacher will demonstrate a slightly different wet-on-wet technique for painting a night sky with the nebulous imagery of a galaxy. 21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Silhouettes
We will discuss the properties of a silhouette and practice a few ideas in pencil. Once students have their designs for their silhouettes figured out, we will begin painting the first one on the first painting. 18 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Finishing the Paintings
We will finish the first painting if needed and paint the silhouette on the second painting. If time allows, teacher will also show students a simple technique for dotting the galaxy sky with stars using white paint. 17 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
Paper for practice and/or to place under paintings while working pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener Good quality watercolor paper, 8X10, 8.5X11, 9X12 or 11X14 watercolor paint (pan watercolors OR tube watercolors work fine!) paper plate or palette for tube watercolors and acrylic paint cup of water larger paintbrush for painting sky; smaller to tiny brushes for painting landscapes and details Black acrylic craft paint (the inexpensive paint in 2 oz bottles works great!) Sharpies also work, but with less success White acrylic paint Toothpick or paperclip (for dotting stars with white acrylic)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
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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
Self-Paced Course
$18
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4 weeks of teacher support
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