In this tutorial workshop we looked at the difference between acrylic and watercolour paints, how we can create effects using different tools and techniques.
Acrylic & Watercolour Paints:
We made colour swatches in acrylic and watercolour paints and added water to explore the effects. I used the same point brush in all, Taklon flat 8. I started with acrylic paint and using one stroke I found that it had a streaky appearance, as I added water it had less consistency and became streakier. I next tried water colour liquid, using the same one stroke technique I found it was a flat even colour, I added water and found it held the colour, was consistent and looked silky. The last was a water colour palette/disc. It had less consistency and did not hold its colour. My favourite paint was the water colour liquid. I can see that all the paints would have a place in art in the classroom depending on task. In this series of experiments my preference would be the water colour liquid as I believe it holds colour well even when mixed with water.
Effects using Different Tools and Techniques:
We looked at different painting techniques such as stippling, feathering, hatching/ cross hatching, blotting and blending and by using some other materials we could create textures. It was an eye opener for me to see so many techniques, I found it very interesting. I had never thought about different strokes or the way you used your brush/tools to create effect and texture.
Form:
Painting
Materials:
paint, brushes, palette and water.
Links to the curriculum:
VAES1.2 Experiments with a range of media in selected forms.
Relationship to key concepts of Visual Arts
(e.g. the elements/principles of art)
Explores the qualities of paint, recognising qualities such as transparency and opacity and uses brushes and other tools, eg sponges, rollers, scrapers to apply paint to different surfaces to create textures, patterns, areas of colour.
Integration of art appreciation/ Ideas for learning and assessment activities 1:
An artist that comes to mind after completing this workshop is Claude Monet, as a class we could explore his practises and examine the painting techniques he uses. We could then complete our own interpretation of one of his famous artworks focusing on the colour and techniques. This would link to the colour theory lessons we would undertake before this.
