Watercolour Wonders: Klee Inspired Art
Year 1 Art and Design Exploring paint, brushes and colour mixing Lesson 1 of 6
Meet Paul Klee
A famous artist who loved bright colors Used watercolors to paint amazing pictures Created simple shapes and patterns Made art that looks happy and playful
Our Watercolor Tools
Watercolor paints (red, blue, yellow) Different sized brushes Clean water in pots Special watercolor paper Paper towels for cleaning
Magic of Primary Colors
Red, blue, and yellow are primary colors We can mix them to make new colors! Red + Yellow = Orange Blue + Yellow = Green Red + Blue = Purple
Brush Techniques We'll Learn
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Let's Practice Together!
Work with your partner Try flat and round brush strokes Mix two colors on your palette Create a simple wash on your paper Remember: water first, then paint!
Create Your Klee-Inspired Art
'A line is a dot that went for a walk' - Paul Klee Now it's time to create your own watercolor masterpiece! Use washes and brush strokes Let your colors flow and blend
Sharing Our Watercolor Wonders
Show your favorite color mix Tell us about your brush strokes What did you discover about watercolors? How did you feel while painting? Next time: More Klee techniques!