Texture lesson plans middle school

As an 8th grade review of watercolor techniques, we created a landscape collage of painted paper strips. We discussed how Impressionist artworks have a similar look of blotchy, visible brushstrokes an

So much so that many years ago, I made the decision that I would no longer do exercises in class like shading cones, making crosshatching practice bars, or color wheels.

Make DIY Texture Paste! 2 Great Recipes for making this craft supply at home, plus how to use it. Tutorial by Rebecca Parsons.

Save to Favorites 4 Favorites X Save to Favorites Please Login or Register to save content. Grade Level 5-6, 7-8 Duration 5-6 periods, 47 minute periods Materials watercolor paper (the author used Shizen Design Punjab Watercolor Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, 140 lb, White, 25 Sheets sold by School Specialty), light table, (or window), pencil, […]

I gave students 4 pictures of owls printed on a single sheet of paper in black and white. We made 3x3 inch view finders with construction p...

It's easy and fun for kids to make their own painted papers for collage. The resulting textures, patterns, and color variations will add extra delight to

This close-up texture project is a great observational drawing lesson for middle school art, high school art, & introductory level college art courses! The project begins with a value exercise printable worksheet where students practice creating value scales, blending, gradation scales, & different mark-making techniques in preparation for drawing textures. Students are then assigned homework to select & photograph textured objects to reference for their drawings. Tons of fun & artistic…

These texture rubbings translate actual textures into bold patterns using oil pastel and tissue paper. Learn about texture, rhythm, & contrast!