Watercolor Monochrome Mania

Submitted by: Stormey Kasser
Title of Lesson: Monochrome Mania
Grade level: Third Grade

Goals / Objectives:

- Students will learn the concept of and procedure for changing color value. They will then apply these new understandings as they create their own abstract scribble design and use a monochromatic palette to paint their design with watercolor paint.

- As students complete their projects, they will then analyze and reflect on their creation and incorporate their English/Language Arts writing skills to create an original story about their creation.

- Students will successfully apply art elements and principles in creating their own design.

- The student will associate concrete ideas with appropriate vocabulary.

Materials Needed:

Each child will need:

• Black permanent Sharpie Fine Point Markers (gel pens will not work)

• Prang Watercolor Pan Sets

• Brushes

• White Paper Plates

• Water

• Paper towels

• 1 sheet of Watercolor Paper

• Notebook or Lined Paper

• Drawing Pencils

Download the Word Version of this Lesson

Lesson Description:

Art Elements and Art Principles of Art Design: form, line, space, value

Vocabulary Terms:

Value: The lightness or darkness of a color.
Shape: A line that goes around and reconnects with itself.
Pattern: A decorative design
Rhythm: The appearance of motion by a repeating form

Procedure:

Set up: Place supply baskets with enough materials for each group in designated supply area.

Whole class discussion of color value, incorporating quick demonstration of procedure for increasing/decreasing color value.

1. Preview project and instructions with class.
   
   

2. Helpers pass out table supply baskets.
   
   

3. Students will use black ink pen to draw a scribble design which incorporates at least twenty sections.
   
   

4. Students will draw interesting patterns within each individual section, leaving some white space for interest and definition.
   
   

5. Students will then choose one color to use for painting their project.
   
   

6. Students will paint each individual section using different color values.
   
   

7. Students will use notebook paper to write a unique story about their artwork, incorporating the five story elements of character, setting, problem, action and solution.
   
   

8. Students will have group share, in which they quickly share with their group the formation of their painting - pointing out examples of shape, value, pattern and rhythm.

Resources

See IAD's lesson, Monochromatic Painting

Book: Color (Watercolor Basics) - An artist says of this book, "Jan makes the color based concepts of hue, value and intensity so CLEAR that my paintings have shown new life since I completed her demonstrations. My shadows and light effects show so much more power and realism."

Assessment(s): Grading Rubric:

National Visual Arts Standards Covered:

Visual Arts Standards 1, 2, & 3

TEKS:
Art (4th Grade) 1B, 2B
Language Arts (4th Grade) 16A