Last week at Little Ashcan, our young artists embraced their creativity by sculpting incredible figures. This week, they took it a step further by bringing those sculptures to life through watercolor painting! But before they jumped into painting, they had an exciting session of watercolor studies. Let’s dive into their learning journey! 🖌️
Mastering Watercolor Techniques 🌊
To prepare for their portraits, the students practiced essential watercolor techniques using swatches. Here’s how they got started:
Here’s how they got started:
Solid Washes: They began by learning how to create a uniform color wash across the paper, which serves as the foundation for their paintings.
Graded Washes: Next, they experimented with graded washes, gradually transitioning from a dark to a light shade. This technique adds depth and dimension to their work!
Drop Color on Wet Color: The students also explored the fun technique of dropping color onto wet washes, allowing the colors to blend and create beautiful, organic effects. 🎨
Wet on Wet Duo Tone: They practiced the wet-on-wet technique, where they applied new colors onto a wet surface, resulting in soft, diffused edges that create a dreamy look.
Masking with Tape: To maintain clean lines and shapes, the students learned how to use masking tape effectively. This technique helps create crisp edges in their portraits.
Dry Brush Technique: Finally, they experimented with the dry brush technique, adding texture and detail by using a brush with minimal water, allowing for expressive strokes. ✨
Creating Watercolor Portraits 🎭
After mastering these techniques, it was time for the main event: painting watercolor portraits! A portrait is a representation of a person, capturing their unique character and personality. Our young artists focused on translating the essence of their sculptures into vibrant watercolor portraits.
With their newfound skills, the students were able to express their creativity and individuality, resulting in stunning artworks that reflect their vision. The transformation from sculpture to painting was truly magical! 🌈
We’re incredibly proud of our little artists and their achievements this week. From sculpting figures to mastering watercolor techniques, they continue to grow and explore their artistic abilities. Stay tuned for more exciting projects at Little Ashcan!
📞 For more information or to enroll your child in our art classes, contact us at 718-819-0004 or email infolittleneck@ashcanart.com. We can’t wait to see what your child will create next!