Watercolor
Landscapes
Landscape : all the visible features of an
area of countryside or land, often
considered in terms of their aesthetic
appeal.
Atmospheric Perspective
•Atmospheric perspective (or
aerial perspective) refers to how
the atmosphere affects how we
see objects as they recede into
the distance.
Background
Middle Ground
Foregrou
Watercolor tips & tricks
• The #1 ingredient in watercolor is WATER, don’t be
afraid to use it!
• Watercolor is uneven and watery, it is not a thick
solid color.
• Always start with your lightest values first!!!!!
• Watercolor is applied in layers- you can always go
darker, but you cannot always go lighter.
Objective: You will create a watercolor
landscape painting showing atmospheric
perspective. To do so, use your Chrome
books to find educational tutorials on
how to paint landscapes utilizing
watercolor as a medium.
• Standards:
8.V.3.3 Evaluate techniques and processes to
select appropriate methods to create art.