Name ______

Block ______

Art II

Watercolor Painting

Steps:

1.  Bring in a photograph of your favorite place (interior or exterior)

2.  View examples of watercolor paintings by Wyatt Waters of local places in Jackson

3.  Practice watercolor techniques, including watercolor pencils and how to blend and layer colors.

4.  Sketch out your idea, focusing on space (foreground, middleground and background)

5.  Decide on size of watercolor paper

6.  Draw lightly in pencil on final paper and write your name on the back. Paint from the back to the front, using masking fluid if needed.

7.  Remember colors can be realistic or unrealistic.

8.  Layer! Incorporate different values to provide contrast.

9.  When complete, sign name in the bottom right corner with a color you have used in your artwork and with a small paintbrush.

10.  Write a title on the back in pencil.

11.  Create a credit line label to accompany your artwork with the following: your name, the title of your artwork in quotes, the year you created it, the medium (watercolor on paper) and the size of the artwork.

12.  Write an artist statement to accompany your work to provide insight to the viewer.

13.  Fill out rubric self-evaluation

13. Turn in the following paper-clipped together to the class box:

a. Watercolor techniques practice

b. Sketch (can stay in sketchbook)

c. Painting

d. Artist Statement

e. Credit Line Label

f. Rubric

Assessment Rubric
Student Name: / Class Period:
Assignment: Watercolor Painting / Date Completed:
Circle the number that best shows how well you feel that you completed that criterion for the assignment. / Excellent / Good / Average / Needs Improvement / Rate Yourself / Teacher’s Rating
Criteria 1 – Preliminary Work: A sketch has been completed to plan out composition. Various watercolor techniques have been practiced. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 2 – Drawing: Student has drawn carefully and proportionately. Student has drawn appropriate details. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 3 – Space: A clear foreground, middleground and background is incorporated to show depth. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 4 – Colors: Colors have been applied that complement each other. / 10 / 9-8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 5 – Watercolor: At least 2 watercolor techniques have been used successfully. / 10 / 9-8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 6 – Value: There are varying values to provide contrast to the artwork. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 7 – Effort: Student took time to develop & complete project. Student was on task in class and exhibited a positive attitude. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 8 – Layering: Student has clearly layered watercolors more than once. / 10 / 9 – 8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 9 – Artist statement clearly addresses the what, why and how of the artistic process. / 10 / 9-8 / 7 / 6 or less
Criteria 10 – Artwork is complete and signed with a title on the back. All necessary components are turned in: rubric, artist statement, credit line label, artwork, sketch and watercolor practice. / 10 / 9-8 / 7 / 6 or less
Total points: 100 / Your total / Teacher total

Artist Statement

An artist's statement is a short piece written by the artist to accompany a particular artwork or group of artworks. An artist's statement shouldn't be dismissed as insignificant or dashed out in a hurry as it is a vital selling tool, promoting and explaining your work to people looking at your paintings, whether they are potential buyers, exhibition curators, critics, fellow artists, or casual browsers.

At its best, an artist's statement reads easily, is informative, and adds to your understanding of the artist and the artwork. At its worst, an artist's statement is difficult to understand or rambles on, is pretentious, and irritates rather than informs (or, even, provokes laughter).

How Long Should an Artist's Statement Be?
Rather make an artist's statement too short than too long – most people simply won't have the patience to read something lengthy and many will be put off before they have even started. Aim at around three short paragraphs.

What Should an Artist's Statement Say? An artist's statement should be an explanation of your art style and subjects or themes. Add a bit about your approach or philosophy if you wish. Consider mentioning which artists have influenced or inspired you. Consider the what, why and the how of your creative process.


Write your artist's statement in first person ("I work ...").

Suggestions:

I enjoy the process of…

My artwork deals with…

My artwork is…

I am fascinated with…

The purpose behind my artwork is…

I like the idea that…

I am exploring the…

My technique…

When I begin a piece I…