We often don’t notice how colors work together until we look on purpose. Search for places where you see red, yellow, or blue. You may see the colors together or you may find separate objects and sit them beside each other. Consider the effect of light on these colors in your artwork today. In the artwork below, by Natalie, you can see from the blue vase that the light is coming from the right. It lights up the inside of the vase while the outer edge that faces us is darker blue. Paint a still life of objects that sit within your home. Look for primary colors. You might check your room, where you keep toys or sports equipment. Furniture, pillows, or favorite t-shirts can be grouped together to make a still life. Do not shy away from something just because it is large. Size doesn’t matter in this search for primary colors. Decide how you will control the light so that one light source is used. The light source should be to one side of the objects. Look at the objects as you draw the outline on paper. Fill in the pencil outlines with the watercolor pencils. Apply water to activate the paint. Student Gallery Ariel
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