Flower Painting 2
Materials
Watercolor paper (Sketchbook)
Watercolor palette
Paintbrush (a round brush is a good general choice for this project)
A container with clean water
A reference photo of flowers or a real-life flower as a model
Pencil
Optional: Paper towel or cloth for dabbing excess water if you need one
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Sister Arrow
Marisa Redondo/River LunaÂ
Flower Assignment 2 Instructions:
Part 1: Planning and Preparation
1. Thumbnails
Draw at least 5-8 thumbnail sketches in your sketchbook to brainstorm possible compositions for your floral artwork. These should be quick, small sketches to help you visualize different layouts.
2. Observational Drawings:
Find a flower or a group of flowers and sketch them in detail. Focus on capturing the intricate details, shapes, and forms.
3. Medium Exploration & Color Swatches:
Research and experiment with different mediums. In your sketchbook, create swatches of different color possibilities using watercolors, colored pencils, gouache, etc. Label each swatch with the color name for reference.
4. Collecting References:
Visit Unsplash.com to find high-quality reference photos. Alternatively, venture outside and take your own photographs for a personal touch. You can add the photos on your google site or print the photos out and glue them in your sketchbook.
*DON'T USE A PHOTO FROM GOOGLE IMAGES BECAUSE THEY ARE OFTEN COPYRIGHTED AND IT WOULD BE CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM TO DRAW THEM
My Reference Photos:
Example:
5. Practice Drawings:
Choose at least three reference photos and practice drawing from them. Focus on capturing the essence of the flowers, noting the various shapes, forms, and details.
6. Art Style Exploration:
Research different painting styles and mediums used by various artists. Make notes or sketches in your sketchbook, commenting on what you like about each style and how it might influence your final piece. Put photos on your website along with the artists' names.
Michelle Morin
Miriam BosÂ
Millie Amber
Part 2: Decision Making
1. Finalize Thumbnail:
Reflect on your thumbnail sketches and decide on one that you would like to turn into a full artwork.
2. Color Palette:
Based on your medium exploration and style research, decide on a color palette that you will use for your final artwork.
3. Patterns and Styles:
Decide if you want to incorporate any specific patterns or styles into your piece. Sketch or note down ideas. Find Artists' work you like and put it on your website.Â
Jamie Shelman
Matt Underwood
Sarah Gordon
Michelle Morin
4. Composition Drafting:
Taking inspiration from your chosen thumbnail, sketch a larger, more detailed draft of your artwork. Consider the placement, size, and interaction of each floral element in your composition.
Part 3: Creation of the Artwork
1. Final Sketch:
On your final art paper, lightly sketch out your composition, keeping in mind the notes and decisions made in the previous stages.
2. Painting & Final Execution:
Begin transferring your ideas onto the final paper. Remember to start with lighter washes if using watercolors, gradually building up layers and details.
Consider the patterns, styles, and color palette you chose in the decision-making phase.
DON'T COPY MINE! SCROLL DOWN TO SEE MORE EXAMPLES!
Part 4: Reflection & Feedback
1. Personal Reflection:
Reflect on your process and the final piece. What did you learn? What would you do differently next time? Write or journal about your experience.
2. Peer Feedback:
Share your artwork with friends, family, or classmates. Gather feedback on what they like, what stands out, and any areas of potential improvement.
Reflect on this feedback. How does it align with your personal reflection? Are there any new insights you hadn't considered?
EXAMPLES:
Oana Befort
Rae Ritchie
