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Watercolor Workshop: Starry Sky (Pt. 1)
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Watercolor Starry Sky (Pt. 1)
In Part 1 of Watercolor Starry Sky, you’ll learn how to do a background “sunset” wash with watercolor, as in the photo below:
Read on for a list of supplies you’ll need to complete this project. If you’d like to learn more about watercolors, check out our Art Projects DVD: Peaceful Seas:
To complete this project, you’ll need:
Watercolor paper (5″x7″)
Blue Painter’s Tape
Watercolors
A flat brush (for wetting the paper)
A large round brush (for applying the watercolor)
Here is what I used in this video:
Watercolor Paper (In this project I’m using Arches 300lb Cold Press.)
Watercolors (You can use any watercolors, but for this project I’m using Yarka Semi-moist Pans.)
Brushes:
Synthetic squirrel round brush – Size 24
How to Draw Cars
It seems that boys and cars go together like fish and water. If you have a boy that likes to draw, chances are he’s drawing cars, at least some of the time. (Note: I know that girls can draw cars, too. But if a boy likes to draw, most of the time cars will be among his favorite subjects.”)
Anyway, if you haven’t guessed by now, today’s post is all about drawing cars. I’ve pulled together a number of tutorial websites that will provide some ideas for your children, no matter what their age or level of experience. So get out those art supplies and let’s draw some cars!
For Younger Kids: An easy step-by-step car drawing.
This is kind of a cartoonish looking car, but it uses a lot of basic shapes and will be easier for younger children to draw. It’s a nice, step-by-step approach.
http://kidsfront.com/how_to_draw/car_drawing_34.html
A more realistic (but still easy) approach
This page over at Wikihow has two more step-by-step tutorials. The first is for a more realistic-looking effect. What I like about this one, is that it works from basic shapes and shows how to slowly refine them into a very nice drawing. This page also has a cartoony-type drawing that will be good for the younger kids.
http://www.wikihow.com/Draw-Cars
VIDEO:
How to draw a hot rod!
How to Paint a Watercolor Solar Eclipse, Pt. 3
In part 3 of the Watercolor Solar Eclipse project, Jim demonstrates how to add some fluorescent (black light) stars and a foreground to this mixed media project.
New supplies you’ll need:
–Fluorescent yellow acrylic paint (for the stars)
–Black permanent marker (for the foreground trees)
Draw through the Bible with black light chalk artist, Jim Pence. This video series is designed for homeschoolers who want to have fun learning art and the Bible. And, in keeping with Jim’s black light chalk artistry, each of these projects incorporate black light chalk or paint.
For more children’s art resources, visit: seethelightshine.com
Watercolor Solar Eclipse, Pt. 2
In part two of the Watercolor Solar Eclipse project, Jim Pence demonstrates how to paint the total eclipse. A highlight of this lesson is using fluorescent color pencils to draw the sun’s corona under a black light.
Supplies needed for this part can be found at most arts and crafts stores or at the links below:
— Colored pencils (fluorescent): You can find these at http://www.seethelightshine.com/store/materials/crayola-extreme-pencils.html
— Liquid mask removal tool: http://www.dickblick.com/products/crepe-rubber-cement-pickup/
— Watercolors: Any watercolors will work for this part of the project.
Visit: See the Light Art, http://seethelightshine.com/art, for video art resources specially tailored for the busy homeschooling mom.
Draw through the Bible with black light chalk artist, Jim Pence. This video series is designed for homeschoolers who want to have fun learning art and the Bible. And, in keeping with Jim’s black light chalk artistry, each of these projects incorporate black light chalk or paint.
For more children’s art resources, visit: seethelightshine.com
How to Paint a Solar Eclipse in Watercolor
This is part one of a three-part, mixed media project (watercolor, permanent marker, fluorescent acrylic, and fluorescent colored pencils). The subject is a total solar eclipse.
To complete this part of the project you will need:
1. Watercolor paper
2. Watercolors (blue, red, and yellow)
3. Pencil
4. Liquid mask or painter’s tape
5. Small jar lid (the one I use is from a gallon jug).
For more videos, visit See the Light’s web page:
http://homeschoolartclass.com or
http://seethelightshine.com/art
Draw through the Bible with black light chalk artist, Jim Pence. This video series is designed for homeschoolers who want to have fun learning art and the Bible. And, in keeping with Jim’s black light chalk artistry, each of these projects incorporate black light chalk or paint.
For more children’s art resources, visit: seethelightshine.com
