English
Log In
SELF-PACED ART COURSE: Paint a Glowing Sunset With Silhouette
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. This class will be presented via 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...
2 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Painting the SunsetStudents 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.Week 2Lesson 2Painting the SilhouetteStudents 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.
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.
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!
Hello! I am a K-12 licensed art teacher. and professional artist. I teach all kinds of art, including drawing, painting, pottery, fibers, sculpture, art history and culture, and frequently integrate math, literacy and other subjects with my art...
Self-Paced Class
$14
weekly or $28 for all content2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 11-15