Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create a beautiful watercolor painting using different techniques and colors.

Materials and Prep

• Watercolor paints
• Watercolor paper
• Paintbrushes
• Cup of water
• Pencil
• Eraser
• Old newspaper or tablecloth to protect your workspace

No prior knowledge is needed for this lesson, just bring your creativity!

Activities

• Color Mixing: Experiment with mixing different watercolor paints to create new colors. Try mixing blue and yellow to make green!
• Wet-on-Wet Technique: Wet your paper with a brush and water, then drop colors onto the wet surface. Watch how the colors blend and create beautiful patterns.
• Resist Painting: Use a white crayon or candle to draw on the paper before painting. The wax will resist the paint, creating a cool effect.

Talking Points

• What are watercolors?
  "Watercolors are a type of paint that you mix with water to create beautiful paintings."
• Why do we use watercolor paper?
  "Watercolor paper is thick and absorbent, so it won't tear or buckle when we paint on it with watercolors."
• What is color mixing?
  "Color mixing is when we combine different colors together to make new colors. It's like magic!"
• What is the wet-on-wet technique?
  "The wet-on-wet technique is when we paint on wet paper. The colors spread and blend together in a cool way."
• What is resist painting?
  "Resist painting is when we draw with a white crayon or candle before painting. The wax acts like a barrier, so the paint doesn't stick to those areas."