Painting with Watercolour
Following the video above, tape off a page in your sketchbook into 10 sections, then explore the following watercolour techniques:
- flat wash
- dry brush
- graded wash
- 2 colour graded wash
- lift off the paint
- splatter
- stamping
- sgraffito
- masking fluid
- rubbing alcohol
- salt
- wet on wet
- straw
Project Outline
Using a minimum of 2 watercolour techniques, create a silhouette painting that explores your identity. The viewer should be able to gain some insight into who you are when viewing your piece!
Things to think about -> An individual’s identity is made up of many different factors:
Things to think about -> An individual’s identity is made up of many different factors:
- Your values -> What is important to you?
- How would you describe yourself?
- Your language
- Celebrations/Customs
- Art/Drama/Music
- Beliefs (assumptions about the world, based on past experiences)
- Sketchbook Activities:
- Write ten words that are central to your identity. These words can be anything, including social categories such as ethnicity and gender, adjectives describing your personality, issues or beliefs you care about, and your favourite pastimes and activities.
- Sketch of your design before for painting on watercolour paper
Inspiration & Examples: