Nature Drawing Color Bleeds

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will create a colorful background while mixing the primary colors. Students will add silhouettes of images from nature to the background.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Nature Watercolor Color

Collections

Applied Color Theory

Lesson Objectives

Students will identify and describe primary and secondary colors.

Students will explore and discuss how colors mix to create new colors.

Students will explore the use of materials such as liquid or pan watercolors.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce or review primary colors and how they mix to make secondary colors.
Demonstrate the process of using liquid or pan watercolor paints.
Guide students in a discussion about elements in nature.
Demonstrate the process of using black tempera or permanent marker to create silhouettes.

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National Standards

Create

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours

Supplies and Materials

9” x 12” watercolor paper
Liquid or pan watercolors
Brushes
Water dish
Black tempera paint or permanent markers

National Standards

Create

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Steps

Review and Add Primary Colors

Review and identify primary colors and how they mix to make secondary colors. Paint sections on the paper with primary-colored watercolors and a lot of water. Leave a space between each color. Optional: Use different primary colors such as magenta and cyan.

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