4th, 5th and 6th Grade Art

We continued work on the watercolor still-life pieces this week in art. The students all able to create a balanced composition and lightly sketch their layouts on the watercolor paper. The shapes of each object were defined, small details were lightly sketched in and work began on laying out the first wash of color. Most students tend to work on details first, so this is a tricky process to learn for them. The light wash of color sets the base for the addition of value shading, details and highlights. Watercolor works best from light to dark application, so some level of patience is required to achieve the desired results. Work will continue next week on the painting and we will hopefully finish the work before Thanksgiving break.