This week the 6th grade artists have been learning how to paint a color wheel in the watercolor medium.
Students have learned how to paint primary colors,secondary colors and intermediate colors in proper position on the color wheel.
In addition,we will cover tints and shades and the neutral colors.
Students will learn various watercolor painting techniques and experimental techniques to enhance their painting project.
Our theme is an Illinois inspired landscape or seascape that shows a sense of distance and space through linear perspective and value.
For our art appreciation unit we will explore the life and work of American realist artist Norman Rockwell who was know for his illustrations,drawings,and paintings of American scenes of everyday life.
