LEARNING TARGET:

I will demonstrate my knowledge about LINE, by creating several zentangle patterns, and my knowledge of COLOR and VALUE, by creating a watercolored gradient sky.

ART FOUNDATIONS

Watercolor�Zentangle Landscapes

ART FOUNDATIONS

What is a landscape? �

Definition of Landscape

all the visible features of an area of countryside or land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

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Step 1: choose a landscape

Step 2: outline landscape

Pick the most important part of your landscape

to outline.

Horizon lines

Student examples

Atmospheric Perspective

Atmospheric Perspective is how things get LIGHTER as they get Farther AWAY

Layers

Brainstorm Time

Come up with 3 ideas for your zentangle landscape- it has to have 3 layers or more

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-mountains

-beach

-city

-desert

-specific place- Eiffel tower, statue of liberty, etc.

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Zentangle

What is zentangling? �

• “Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, providing artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. The Zentangle method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.”

History of Mandalas

• Buddhist/ Asian Cultures
• Sense of wholeness from circle
• Repeating RADIAL pattern

Holi Festival

Henna Tattoos �

Examples

Zentangle Examples

Why do we do Zentangle?

The word ‘zen’ means calm. Many people around the world practice art to make them calm or to help them feel happy.

Let’s try Zentangle!

The class needs to be QUIET and CALM

I will give you an example of pattern ideas

practice first on a sheet of white paper - then our final project will be even better!

Step 3: Fill in ’ground’ with zentangle pattern and ‘sky’

with watercolor

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-Helpful tip: If your watercolor runs, drips, or ends up somewhere you don’t want it to be, you can “erase” it by dabbing it with a paper towel.

Watercolor Sky

Jen Aranyi

Jen Aranyi is an artist who specializes in black and white landscapes with watercolor skies. She uses all colors to create her skies, and she paints on multiple surfaces like wood, paper, and glass.

Jen Aranyi �

Watch the following video for helpful tips:

Easy Zentangle tutorial

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Zentangle Designs

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Watch the following video for helpful tips:

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Watercolor Basics

Watercolor Basics Tutorial

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we will be practicing a lot of different ways to use watercolor, but first we need to know a few things.

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-ALWAYS rinse your brush before dipping in to a new color

-ALWAYS use the lid to do your color mixing

-ALWAYS rinse out the lid when your are finished

-ALWAYS rinse your brush thoroughly

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The Golden Rule of Watercolor

Watercolor Basics Tutorial

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Fold your paper into 4 parts:

1. Square 1

-Wet on Dry: Draw a shape with fine line marker. Try to get as close to the line without bleeding over

• Square 2

-Gradient: Start out with ONE color, then slowly mix into a SECOND color

• Square 3

-Wet on Wet: Get the square wet FIRST then paint. Wet on wet is your BEST FRIEND! It is very forgiving. If you mess up, you can dab it with a paper towel and “erase” your mistake.

• Square 4

-Crayon: Draw a design or shape first, then paint over it.

• Square 5

If you have time, turn your paper over, and try the “Blot” method with tissue.

Time to Start your Watercolor Zentangle

*Before you start, Watch this clip: Tips for beginners

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-FIRST draw your skyline in pencil

-NEXT paint your sky ONLY (Remember to do a GRADIENT sky)

-THEN pencil in your Zentangle patterns in the parts you didn't paint

-LAST go over everything with a fine line sharpie

Your Project Rubric:

1-Watercolor was used

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2 -AND a horizon/landscape was present

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3 -AND ground zentangles and a gradient sky

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4-AND it was “museum quality”