In this lesson we will get inspired by Alma Thomas’s art, to make colorful abstract paintings.
Learn about cool and warn colors and experiment with tempera paint or watercolors to create your own interpretation.
Materials used:
• Drawing or watercolor paper (I used 12 x 12 and 9x 12)
• Tempera paints in assorted colors: Dark blue, turquoise, green, purple, red, pink, orange and yellow.
• Or Watercolors in assorted colors.
• Paint brushes, medium size.
• Water, paper to cover your space.
In this tutorial, we will draw and paint a whimsical owl. We look at 2 prints from the renamed artist John Audubon and observe differences and similarities between the different owls. Will your owl be realistic or whimsical, from your imagination?
Learn about space and proportion, while you sketc...
Do you want to build a snowman?
In this whimsical holiday lesson, we will learn how to draw and paint a snowman. What type of hat will he wear? We will add a cardinal bird and presents for the holidays.
Learn about blending oil pastels and the wet-on-wet watercolor technique for your background.
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In this tutorial, we will draw and paint a fun Xmas stocking. Learn about proportions, space, line, patterns, composition.
Use a combination of oil pastels and watercolors and use trims to embellish (optional).
Materials used:
11 x 14 watercolor paper, pencil, eraser, black fine permanent sharpi...
