Studio Ghibli: My Neighbor Totoro: Watercolor Painting of "Totoro"
Studio Ghibli Watercolor Series: A one time art class specifically focusing on a beloved character from the anime My Neighbor Totoro: Totoro!
Mrs. Vallarta
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
***This class is part of the Studio Ghibli Series. Each class will be on a particular Studio Ghibli film and focus on a particular theme. Each class is different as some are geared for young learners, to high school level lectures, and middle school discussions. Some classes are also art classes. Please read the descriptions in it's entirety.*** In this class, we are watercoloring a Totoro painting, from My Neighbor Totoro! This class is designed for the student to be familiar with the film and to discuss certain aspects that is found throughout the film. Students will watch a step-by-step instruction by Mrs. V and follow along as a class. Students will then paint their Totoro in watercolor. While students are working on their project, some interesting facts will given specifically on the character, Totoro. Students are encouraged to work on their artwork, while being educated on the film and character. No background experience is required! This class will be presented via powerpoint and is an art based class. This is a LIVE class and is NOT pre-recorded. This is so the students can interact with the teacher and ask questions during instruction. Some homework may be necessary as students can finish their painting. No writing or independent reading is necessary.
Learning Goals
✅ How to utilize basic shapes to create a more complex form.✅ Practice and understanding of proportions and measuring techniques.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please prep your students station. While drawing, it is best to work on a flat surface. When painting with watercolor, it is best to work at an angled surface. Some options to help is to tape (painters tape/blue tape) the watercolor paper to a flat surface or work in a watercolor sketchbook. Then, prop it against a cereal box, a shoe box, textbook, etc.
If you have never used painters tape before, make sure to test it BEFORE on a scrap sheet of paper to make sure it won't rip the artwork when removing the tape.
Supply List
-Pencil -Pencil sharpener -Eraser (vinyl recommended) -Watercolor -Watercolor paper (I use a 6x9, which is great. Nothing larger than 8x10) -Brushes -Cup (for water) -Towel (for excess water on the brush) -Fine tip black permanent pen (Sharpie and Micron recommended)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago
I have been teaching the Studio Ghibli series on Outschool since February 2018. I am a huge Hayao Miyazaki fan and have been studying his work for a number of years. I have been a personal fan for over 25 years. My classes focus on Hayao Miyazaki himself and I conduct lecture courses on other Studio Ghibli films (ex. Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo, Princess Mononoke).
I also conduct dozens of different types of anime drawing courses.
My art teaching practices focus on art, anime, Studio Ghibli, My Hero Academia, watercolor, drawing, sketching, and more. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 749 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-9 learners per class
