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PAINTING PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

  • My work is original

  • My work shows learning and growth

  • My final project took at least 4 class periods to complete.

  • I asked for and incorporated feedback

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Choose Media

Spend 5-10 minutes researching the following material options and tell Ms. Pfister which option you are choosing for your project.

Acrylic 

Pan Watercolor

Gouache

Watercolor Pencils

Watercolor Oil Pastel

Liquid Watercolor

Tube Watercolor

Block Printmaking

Styrofoam Printmaking

Alcohol Ink

Glass Paints

Step 2: Meet the Experts

Directions:

  • Click on the artist names below to see how the masters use their materials. Pick one that you like and look even more at their website.

  • Then in your sketchbook do a sketch of your favorite artwork from the artists you explored and write why you like their work.

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Swoon (Printmaking, Acrylic, Mixed Media)

Sydney Laurence (Oil Paint) 

Claire Cowie (watercolor)

Aitch (watercolor, illustrator, graphic design)

Elizabeth Catlett (Block Printmaking)

Alvin Amason (Painting & Sculpture)

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Steps 1-3

Step 3: Technique Study      and     Step 4: Artist Study

Directions:​

  1. Watch the "overview" videos below.

  2. Get headphones out so you can hear the video.

  3. Get the materials you need to do the exercises for both videos.

  4. Click "play" on the video and then click "ctrl +" on your keyboard to 

  5. WATCH and LISTEN to the artist as they teach you. 

  6.  DO the techniques or draw along with them, pausing the video when you need to.

Technique & Artist Study

Technique Study Overview

Artist Study Overview

Tips

  1. Start the video and watch long enough to get materials you need out.

  2. Pause the video between steps to give yourself time to complete it. 

  3. Wear headphones so you can HEAR the directions.

Tips

  1. Pay attention to how the artist uses their tools and materials.

  2. Pay attention to what colors the artist starts with.

  3. Pay attention to how the artist approaches the composition.

Arylic Techniques & Artist Study

Pan/Tube Watercolor Techniques & Artist Study

Liquid Watercolor Techniques & Artist Study

Watercolor Pencils Techniques & Artist Study

Printmaking Techniques & Artist Study

Alcohol Ink Techniques & Artist Study

Styrofoam Printing Techniques & Artist Study

Gouache Techniques & Artist Study

Glass Paints Techniques & Artist Study

Sketch

Step 5: Envision and Sketch

Directions:

  • Get our your Sketchbook.

  • Watch the video on the right.

  • Follow the directions to create your 3-4 sketches in your sketchbook.

 

Tips:​

  • What do you want your final artwork to look like?

  • collect any pictures you will need

  • Remember, a sketch is a rough draft and it’s primary goal is to help you problem solve your project and get your ideas out on paper!

  • Inspiration Ideas:

    • choose a theme like "weather"​

    • Your Experiences or Memories

    • What you See

    • What you Feel

    • Your Traditions or Culture

    • Techniques you want to try or experimentation

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Project Requirements:

  • Artwork is Original (no copying)

  • Project takes 4+ classes to complete

  • Shows your growth and learning

  • You must get feedback during your process

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Project Directions

Step 6: Final Project

Directions:​

  1. Watch the "overview" video on the right if you need to.

  2. Make sure you have completed steps 1-5 on your project planning sheet.

  3. Find the video below and watch it. Follow the directions to get your project started. 

  4. Rewatch and pause as needed.

  5. Get out your final materials and get started!

Block Printing Process

  1. Draw your design onto a piece of paper that is the same size as your block.  

  2. Make sure your design:

    • is neat

    • is in 4-6B pencil lead

    • is an outline only

    • fills the space

    • is your original idea

  3. Show your design to Ms. Pfister and get a block.

  4. Flip your design onto your block and use a popcicle stick to rub it onto the surface.

Watercolor Process

Acrylic Paint Process

  1. Draw your design onto a regular 8.5x11" paper

  2. Make sure your design:

    • is neat

    • is an outline only

    • fills the space

    • is your original idea

  3. When you are done, show Ms. Pfister and get your final watercolor paper.

  4. Take your design & watercolor paper to the light tables by the art room door.

  5. Turn it on, put your watercolor paper on top of your design and LIGHTLY trace it onto your paper. You shouldn't be able to see the lines after you paint them.

  6. Tape your paper to a clip board & start painting! 

  1. Draw a detailed sketch of your idea, maybe color it with colored pencil

  2. Get the Canvas you need for your project.

  3. Watch the video on the left.

  4. Start painting!

    • Layer your colors, don't just paint everything one solid color like you are coloring a coloring sheet.​

    • start with the background and work your way up

    • work from light to dark

    • Work from big and general to small details.

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