ART III: FRACTURED WATERCOLOR
NAME:________________________
LESSON FOCUS:
This lesson focuses on creating a fractured watercolor painting depicting a subject
matter of choice.
VOCABULARY:
Abstract: Art that does not attempt to represent reality.
Color: An element of art made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity.
Composition: The placement, or arrangement, of visual elements in a work of art.
Contrast: Contrast is a principle of art that refers to the arrangement of opposite
components in a work of art to help create visual interest, drama, and excitement.
Ex: light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.
Harmony: In visual design, harmony means all parts of the visual image relate to,
and complement, each other. Harmony pulls the pieces of a visual image together,
and can be achieved through repetition and rhythm.
Line: An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line may be two-or
three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract.
Movement: Created by using elements under the rules of the principles in a picture
to give the feeling of motion and to guide the viewer's eyes throughout the artwork.
Organic Shape: A mark that forms an irregular shape, or one that may be found in
nature.
Representational: Refers to images that are clearly recognizable.
Shade: A mixing result of an original color by adding black.
Shape: An element of art that pertains to the use of areas in two-dimensional space
that can be defined by edges. Shapes can be geometric or organic.
Tint: A mixing result of an original color to which has been added white.
Value: The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. White is the lightest value; black
is the darkest. The value halfway between these extremes is called middle gray.
PROCEDURE:
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Choose a representational subject matter and create a well-balanced
composition.
Fracture your drawing into at least 20 different sections, using organic lines.
Lightly trace your composition onto 18”x 24” watercolor paper.
Begin painting your composition. Be sure to create contrast between your
fractures by changing the color and/or value.
MATERIALS:
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18”x 24” manila sketch paper
18”x 24” watercolor paper
Pencil and eraser
Watercolor paints (assorted colors)
Brushes (assorted shapes and sizes)
Water container
Paper towels
The drawing on watercolor
paper.
The fractured drawing.
Beginning of the fractured
watercolor painting.
The end result.