In this lesson, student artists first experiment with color mixing, then they learn about mood in painting and how to create it using brushstrokes and color. They then paint their sky to determine the mood of their artwork.
Student artists will be working individually, so have materials prepared to go out to tables/desks depending on how your class is set up. Painting can be a little trickier to manage for cleanup, so stop a little bit sooner than you usually would. Have a plan for where wet paintings will dry, how brushes will be washed (a few helpers, or a bucket of water), and how to get paint off of hands (wet wipes are great!).
Washable tempera paint in red, yellow, blue, white, & black, brushes, drawing from lesson 2, water, rags, squares of paper for early finishers, copy paper, pencils or pens
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⚲‘Passage of Mount Cenis’, William Turner. Aprox. 1796.
Although renowned for his oil paintings, Turner is also one of the greatest masters of British watercolor landscape painting. He is commonly known as "the painter of light".
Project the inspiration image where students can see it. Give students a moment to study it silently, then begin a brief discussion with the phrase, “What can we find?”. Paraphrase what students say for the benefit of the class, being careful to remain neutral, then ask “What else can we find?”.
Alternately, allow them to draw or write what they notice on a blank piece of paper or in a sketchbook.
The point of this discussion time is to have students learn and add onto each other’s thoughts. By remaining neutral and simply repeating what students say you allow students to do the heavy mental lifting and also create an environment where there is no wrong answer, fostering creativity and mental risk-taking.
NOTE: Be prepared to pause the video when it says ‘pause’. Students will be doing a quick painting exercise before beginning on the project, as explained in the video
Check for understanding by asking, “Who was listening closely that can sum up what we are doing today?” Make sure that student artists can list all the steps and clarify anything that needs clarifying.
The student artists work independently on their work as the teacher circulates. Foster strong work habits by commenting on student artists who are focused on their work as well as student artist who seems be pushing themselves to try new things.
The focus of this exercise is to get student artists used to color mixing. As the teacher walks around, s/he should ask student artists HOW they are making the colors they are making so they grow more aware of what colors mix to create what. Can also set up challenges (a star on the hand to the first person who figures out how to mix orange, then, who can create a different looking orange? ) and so on.
The student artists work independently on their work as the teacher circulates. Foster strong work habits by commenting on student artists who are focused on their work as well as student artist who seems be pushing themselves to try new things.
The focus of this lesson is to encourage student artists to establish the mood of their piece. As the teacher circulates, s/he should comment on student artists using interesting mixes of colors, as well as choosing brush strokes to relay the mood that they have chosen. Remind them of different techniques they can use by publicly commenting on what other student artists are doings (such as layering colors).
Use 'what, how, and why' and then take comments or questions.
Depending on the teacher’s style of classroom management, it might be helpful to only choose and train a few kids to clean. The rest of the class can be busy with the presentation. Make sure to train these helpers well in advance so that you aren’t left with a messy room.
Clean-up times will vary with materials; get to know your class and allow 5-10 minutes depending on how efficient they are and whether or not the material was messy.
Choose presenting student artists in advance and let them know during their work time so that they are prepared.
Sharing should work as follows:
Early finishers can take squares of paper and experiment with making different types of skies. If they chose a moody sky, have them create a calm and peaceful sky, and so on.
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