Acrylic Inspiration

color wheel reminder

Papier Mache

I can't imagine working with papier mache without thinking of the festive skulls that are made to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico on November 1st.  While there are lots of interpretations of the holiday, I like to think of it as people both celebrating life and the lives of those who aren't still alive.

paper mache

For this assignment students are making animal masks, sculpture or taxidermy-like creations mounted on plaques.  The focus is on making a sturdy creation, that is imaginative and well done.

Final Watercolor Painting is due on Monday

Students are still working on their watercolor paintings.  There are so many awesome pieces of artwork in my room right now.  This is the first one completed.  Students need to choose 5 of the techniques learned earlier in the semester that would compliment their work. 

Acrylic Painting

This is what direction we'll go after our starbursts are completed.  Intermediate colors in the first coat.  Tints OR shades in the foreground.

Check out this video!

Work with the people in your group to create the 12 colors in the color wheel. Put the colors in order to get your points. Have fun!