watercolor flower of the week

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The painting 'Laundry' by John Singer Sargent demonstrates the technique of painting

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Multiple Choice

What is the first step in preparing your paper for painting as shown in the images?

• Mark 1 inch at 4 corners

• Paint the background

• Tape around the box

• Draw a grid inside the box

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Inside the box, mark

inches on all 4 sides to create a grid.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important considerations when painting with watercolor, as mentioned in the instructions?

• Mix enough paint

• Use enough water

• Watercolor is opaque

• Watercolor is translucent/transparent

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important steps to achieve a clean border in watercolor painting as shown in the first image?

• Peeling off the tape after painting

• Using a pencil to outline the border

• Painting over the tape

• Letting the paint dry before removing the tape

Multiple Choice

What is the main subject of the watercolor painting shown in the demo slide?

• A landscape

• A rose flower

• A sunset

• A cityscape

Multiple Choice

What is the main technique suggested for making white flowers stand out in a watercolor painting?

• Paint the background in a contrasting color

• Add more white paint to the flowers

• Use only light colors for the background

• Outline the flowers in black

Open Ended

Describe how the use of background color affects the appearance of white flowers in a watercolor painting.

Multiple Choice

Based on the examples of white flower paintings, what are two ways artists create depth and interest in the petals?

• Using only white paint and no shadows

• Adding complementary colors for shadows and painting contrasting backgrounds

• Painting the petals with bright red and orange

• Leaving the background blank

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criterion listed in the rubric for evaluating watercolor paintings?

• Drawing accuracy

• Color matching

• Creativity

• Craftsmanship

Open Ended

Describe how the grid overlay on the flower reference photos can assist an artist in their drawing process.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using a grid in the reference photos of flowers shown in images 1 and 2?

• To enhance color contrast

• To help with accurate drawing proportions

• To make the flowers look symmetrical

• To highlight the background

Open Ended

What is one new thing you learned about painting flowers with watercolors in this lesson?