Circle Design Watercolor

Objective: 

Create a watercolor study that incorporates:

• Hard edge graphic elements
• Designed within a circle
• Has overlapping shapes resulting in glazing
• Is either symmetrical or asymmetrical 
• Uses harmonious, one complementary and the color black
• Develop a stronger visual vernacular by exploring a variety of geometric and/or organic forms. 

Directions: 

1. Stretch a sheet of watercolor paper
2. Using provided template, trace a circle shape in the center of stretched watercolor paper
3. On a separate sheet of drawing paper, use the same template to trace out another circle.
4. If you are making a symmetrical design, Use a ruler to divide the circle vertically in half. Work out design within one half of circle.  Use a sheet of tracing paper to copy and re-trace to the opposite side of the circle, giving it symmetry.  
5. If you are making an asymmetrical design, simply draw your design with the sheet of drawing paper .
6. Once you have worked out your design, use a sheet of tracing paper to copy design to stretched watercolor paper. 
7. Select your color pallet.  Use two analogous colors, along with one compliment and the color black.

Rubrics:

• Watercolor design is either symmetrical or asymmetrical
• Incorporates two analogous , one complementary and the color black
• Demonstrates use of glazing
• Edges of shapes are sharp and crisp 

Student Samples:

Random examples of circle designs: