Painting with Watercolors

DP1 Lesson 31: Introduction to Watercolors

In this lesson, we focus our attention on watercolor techniques. We learn how to select and use watercolor materials to create gradations of color and value, a foundational skill for rendering complex form with watercolors in future lessons. We practice the techniques we learn by creating an imaginary map of a future world informed by the issues of our present era. The work of mapmakers from the past is studied to understand how maps may be expressions of fact, fiction, and worldview.

Standards in this lesson:
Proficient: VA:Cr1.1.Ia, VA:Re7.1.Ia
Accomplished: VA:Cr2.3.IIa
Advanced: VA:Cr1.2.IIa, VA:Cr2.1.IIIa
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 Lesson 31 Plan 
 Lesson 31 Video Lesson and Project Demonstration
 Lesson 31 Worksheet: My Future World
 Art History Worksheet: The Art of Maps
 Lesson 31 Artwork
 Lesson 31 Project Examples
 Lesson 31 Sample Answer Sheet     
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 Lesson 31 Online Quiz
Drawing and Painting I provides young artists with foundational knowledge to simultaneously develop their unique creative vision and technical skill with drawing and painting media. Art history connections also encourage them to see themselves as part of a longstanding tradition of art making.
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