How To Videos
This page has how-to demonstrations for students if they are interested in learning how to create any of the following pieces below. Check back for new videos. This library is meant to help students on their choice days if they are not sure what to work on or feel insecure in their artistic abilities.
Painting - Tempera Paints
Supplies Needed:
- tempera paint tray
- water cups
- brushes
- sponge
- thick paper for painting
Objective: Students will be able to paint a silhouette by mixing an analogous color scheme.
Key Terms: analogous, silhouette, gradient, blending. |
Objective: Students will be able to paint a beach scene by mixing colors.
Key Terms: blending, highlight, shadow, stippling, scumbling. |
Objective: Students will be able to paint a silhouette by mixing warm and cool colors.
Key Terms: silhouette, gradient, blending, scumbling, warm, cool. |
Chalk Pastels and Paint
Supplies Needed:
- black paper
- chalk pastels
- pencil
- tempera paint (view video for colors)
- brushes
- sponge tray
- water cup (fill halfway)
Chalk Pastels
Supplies Needed:
- black paper
- chalk pastels
- pencil
- black oil pastel (for outlining)
- tissue (for blending)
Watercolors
Supplies Needed:
- watercolors (liquid or pan - check video for which)
- water bucket
- brushes
- sponge tray
Objective: Students will be able to create a pop art animal painting using watercolors.
Key Terms: warm colors, cool colors, wet-on-dry, glazing. You will need liquid watercolors for this project. Need help drawing? The file below has animals I have drawn that will fit perfectly on your paper! :D
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