Color value painting

3D Monochromatic CubesAn art project and presentation that teaches student how to paint different values.My art projects are all contained in a convenient powerpoint presentation. The presentation has everything you need to teach this lesson.Concepts in this presentation include: Drawing in three dimensions, value, monochromatic color, tints, shades, color mixing. Detailed step-by-step instructions to guide your studentsI teach this lesson to 5th graders and they LOVE it!

To continue our journey to discover the colors, with the year 7 classes, we painted landscapes in tempera tonal gradation. The forms that become more clear to the horizon can give a sense of distan…

Color maestro Carol McIntyre wonders if you ever become frustrated mixing with white? She offers a few secrets and shows you some results.

Learn how to start a painting with the first three (light, medium and dark) color values, in order to help create a realistic sense of light from the start.

Monochromatic Landscape Color Value Tints Shades

Like the Value Landscapes posted earlier this month, this lesson was inspired by Miriam at Arteascuola. However, these were "painted" with pixels on the computer rather than regular paintbrushes. Each year 4 student completed their own landscape in less than 10 minutes but still had valuable experience with using tone to create depth within a two dimensional artwork. After we observed and discussed the scenes created by Miriam's students the children took turns at making their own value…

What’s your favorite part? I can’t decide yet. This is of may favorite murals to date that I painted for United Fitness Partners. Their new office had a large wall among the cubicles that needed color and life. We illustrated their 5 core values as well as Austin, Texas elements. Their colors are also yellow and purple so we had to tie that in as well. #muralartist #corporatemural #corevalues #illustration #austintexasmurals #planetfitness