| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Art |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| What topic | Beginning gouache painting |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Imagine standing in front of a blank canvas, the tantalizing potential of color, texture, and expression waiting for you to unleash your creativity. Today, we are going to embark on an exciting journey into the world of gouache painting – a medium that offers vibrant hues and unique characteristics. To kick off our lesson, let's start with a Color Exploration Activity that will help you understand the versatility of gouache as we prepare to dive in.
Goal: Create your own custom color wheel using gouache paint.
Create the Base: On your watercolor paper, draw a large circle and divide it into sections (like a pie). Label the sections for each primary color—red, blue, and yellow.
Mixing and Matching: In each section of your wheel, use your primary colors to create secondary colors (green, purple, and orange). Activate your creativity by mixing different amounts of the primary colors until you achieve the desired shade.
Explore Tints and Shades: Once your secondary colors are complete, explore the effects of adding white (to create tints) and black (to create shades) to your colors. Fill in additional sections of your wheel with these variations.
Reflections: Take a moment to observe the vibrant range of colors you’ve created. What emotions do these colors evoke in you? How do they differ from one another? Write a few sentences about your color choices and what they represent.
After completing your color wheels, we will gather as a group to share our findings and discuss how color can influence mood, tone, and narrative in art. This discussion will set the stage for our main focus—how to effectively use gouache paint to achieve stunning results in your artwork.
As we explore gouache painting today, remember that each stroke gives you the opportunity to express your inner thoughts and creativity. Let's get started on creating captivating compositions, using everything we’ve learned from your personalized color wheels! Are you ready to bring your artistic vision to life with gouache? Let’s paint!