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Circle Design Watercolor

9/8/2017

 

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:


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Dan R. Dressler
​Waltham, MA 02453
visualart@dandressler.com
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