Springtime in the Palouse, Rhythm and Pattern

Springtime in the Palouse, Rhythm and Pattern

Medium:  Watercolors

Reason for Lesson:  To learn about the rhythm forms and patterns in art

Prep Time:  30 minutes

Class Time:  45 to 60 minutes

Materials:  Watercolor Paper, Watercolor Paints, Sharpies Ultra Pens, Crayons, Paint Brush, Ruler.  Optional for flowers: pencil, glue and tissue paper 

Steps for Lesson:

1.  Have student write number on back for paper

2.  Draw rolling hills (suggest 2, 3 max)

3.  Using ruler, divide hills into 3-5 segments

4.  Using ruler, divide segments into 2-3 block segments

5.  Inside block segments, draw patterns, shapes, lines, etc.

6.  Using crayons, color in the shapes, between lines, how ever you choose :)

7.  Begin to paint with watercolor paints inside the block segments.

 It's great to mix your paint using warm colors with warm color, cool with cool

You can even create interesting clouds and sun, making them a little different in color than we are used to. 

8.  HELPFUL HINT!!  The watercolor paint will float in the crayon markings...if you get too much paint, use a paper towel and dab dry.  Also, to lighten paint, use more water and smooth out, you may also use a paper towel and dab.  

OPTIONAL: If you have time, a student chooses, have student draw flower stem.  Using 1x1inch tissue paper, pencil and glue, glue on little paper tulips on art piece   

Wrap tissue onto pencil as shown below.  Use just a small dab of glue.

DONE!