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This Watercolor Painting Art Lesson teaches students the basics of watercolor painting techniques: creating textures, making a color wheel, mixing tints, tones and shades, building values and researching their own chosen theme for a watercolor painting.

Two step-by-step presentations walk students through the techniques and the painting process, with examples of professional work. In the student workbook, students mix colors, research historical and contemporary watercolor painting, write a glossary of terms, explore their theme with reference images and prepare a rough draft before they paint their good copy.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “Great lesson plan! I have been teaching this unit to a beginning high school class and they are really enjoying it. The files are incredibly well done and easy to use. Very thorough.” Stephanie S.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (2 PRESENTATIONS IN PPT AND MP4 FORMAT, PLUS A STUDENT WORKBOOK)

• Lesson Plan (2 pages)
• Art Rubric
• Watercolor Painting Basics (Techniques and Textures) PowerPoint presentation (28 slides)
• Watercolor Painting Composition and Painting Process PowerPoint presentation (32 slides) with a painting tutorial, professional examples and a tutorial for the color wheel assignment
• Student Workbook: title page, what I already know brainstorm, primary colors, drip color wheel, mixing secondary colors, color wheel with hues, tints and shades, value scales, tints, tones and shades, inquiry into the history of watercolor painting, inquiry into contemporary watercolor painting, terminology, art project research and themes in art, brainstorm ideas, reference images, rough draft, reflection and booklet evaluation

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students build intermediate skills and knowledge of painting materials such as watercolour, acrylic and ink, and learn to use mark-making tools (brushes, pens, stylus) and manipulating tools (erasers, stumps, sponges, palette knives).

They practice painting techniques such as wash, wet on dry and wet on wet, show they can use a selection of techniques in one painting medium, and learn the vocabulary of drawing and painting.

FAQ

What format are the presentations in?

Both presentations come in PPT and MP4 formats.

What do students paint in the workbook?

Primary colors, a drip color wheel, secondary color mixing, a color wheel with hues, tints and shades, value scales, and tints, tones and shades.

Is there research and writing?

Yes. Students answer inquiry questions about historical and contemporary watercolor painting, define terms, and write a reflection.

How is the final painting assessed?

An art rubric is included, along with a booklet evaluation page.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

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YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use it as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

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ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “This was great! We did each technique together as a class. The students loved seeing the different results.” Erin A.

★★★★★ “Wonderful resource! The theme idea page is great for those who say "but I can't think of ANYTHING!" when asked to brainstorm.” Shelley B.

★★★★★ “Great addition to my painting unit for my junior high students.” Barbara M.

★★★★★ “There are lots of great resources here and it was well worth the money! I'm so excited to use this with my art classes! Thank you!” B M.

★★★★★ “This is an incredible packet of information. It has everything I need to jump right in, or to adapt to my own needs. GREAT LESSON!” Aleina G.

★★★★★ “I am looking forward to setting this unit up in my class. Your student booklet is well thought out with great introductory activities for students to work on. I also like the history research and appreciate the PowerPoints that accompany the lessons. Thank you!” Michelle S.

★★★★★ “Great resource for introducing watercolor. I like the step by step slides and the detailed descriptions of each of the different techniques.” Nicole H.

★★★★★ “A wonderful resource for our homeschool!” Blessed L.

★★★★★ “This was very helpful to get my students off on the right foot. It is beautifully done. Everything is very well explained. Thank you!” Jennifer D.

★★★★★ “Love this. Great visual aides, instructions, demos, etc. Can't wait to use it.” Kelly H.

★★★★★ “I have not had a chance to use this in class yet but it is a good lesson and I am looking forward to it. Very well thought out and detailed. My students always like when there are student examples included as it makes them feel less overwhelmed then seeing professional work all the time.” Lindsy C.

★★★★★ “Used this with my eighth graders and loved it!” Rachel S.