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Watercolor Techniques

Author: Mayra Cortez

Video Instructions:

Before watching the video, complete the "K" part of your KWL chart, to list what you know about Watercolor Techniques.

As you watch the video, complete the "W" part of your KWL chart, to list what you wonder or questions you may have about Watercolor Techniques.

After watching the video, complete the "L" part of your KWL chart, to list what you have learned about Watercolor Techniques.

BIG QUESTIONS: What is your favorite watercolor technique? Which of the 13 Watercolor Techniques would you like to attempt in class?

Watercolor Techniques

Source: Mr. Otter Studio

Video Instructions:

For this video, you will be diving deeper into watercolor. Continue adding to your KWL chart, per the previous instructions.

Begin watching the video at 0:47

For this video, you will be diving deeper into watercolor. Continue adding to your KWL chart, per the previous instructions.

Begin watching the video at 0:35-3:50

VOCABULARY FLASHCARDS!

Review the vocabulary flashcards to prepare you for your quiz! CLICK HERE

Source: Quizlet

IN CLASS ACTIVITIES

Whole group discussion: Students will share favorite techniques and questions with an elbow partner. Then as a whole group, we will address any remaining questions about the techniques we have explored.


Guide by the side
: In class, students will practice the techniques shown in the video, step-by-step and plan for a new watercolor painting, using at least 3 techniques learned.

Preview of next project: Students will plan and sketch ideas for a painting, in which they will use a minimum of 5 of the techniques we have explored in today's lesson.

Watercolor Materials

If you'd like to learn more about what materials we will be discussing in class, CLICK HERE