02/19-02/26 - Monochromatic Paintings

Monochromatic Paintings

Lesson Objective: Students will know how to create a monochromatic painting and be able to list the 9 different color schemes (primary, secondary, intermediate, monochromatic, complimentary, analogous, neutral, cool, and warm).

Essential Skill to be Mastered: To draw and paint 3 monochromatic paintings using one main color from another color scheme for each painting.

I Can Statement: I can create 3 monochromatic paintings using the same design but a different color set for each painting.

Teaching Strategy: To start this project I will show them different pictures of paintings done in a monochromatic color scheme. I will then show an example of the finished project and go through instructions on how to do it. I will hand out the paper needed for the paintings and model for them as they follow along how to create the same design three times. After they have drawn their design three times we will discuss mixing colors and color schemes. I will use guided practice as they start their paintings to make sure they are following instructions, using proper painting techniques, and using colors for the color scheme of their choice. The instructions will be written on the board when needed for questions.

Material:
6x10 drawing paper
Pencil
Geometric shaped stencils
Watercolor paint
Paint Brush
Water cups
12x18 black construction paper
Glue

Instructions:
1. Using stencil trace shape on paper 6-8 times making sure that each shape overlaps another shape two times.
2. When finished with the first design lay another sheet of drawing paper over the first. The first drawing will show through on the second sheet. Lay the stencil over each shape and trace again (make sure to use the stencil and not just freehand to ensure exactness).
3. Repeat this for the third paper.
4. After all three are drawn have students choose three main colors, one for each painting that belong to a certain color scheme (example: green, orange, and purple for secondary colors).
5. Using one main color start painting each shape on one paper different shade (add black or white) making sure to paint the overlapping sections a different shade of the same color.
6. Repeat this process for the other two designs making sure to use a different main color for each.