In this unit I learned many new skills. I learned how to use pointillism to create darker values by placing some dots closer together. I also learned how to mix brown paint from using either two colors that are complementary, or three triadic colors. Finally, I learned nine different watercolor techniques such as resist and dry brush.
I think that my acrylic painting was the most successful in this unit. My clay tile looked good before firing, but chipped on the edge. I also was not satisfied with my choice of color scheme for the tile, which took away from the scene of peace and serenity that I was going for. In the acrylic painting, I wish I could've gotten more motion in the clouds and water as it looks very stagnant.
The most interesting media to me was the watercolor. I really liked that it was somewhat unpredictable because it allowed me to let go of strict lines and be more expressive. I also like the fact that you can achieve a unique range of pastel tones by putting down the paint in thin, transparent layers.
I think that my acrylic painting was the most successful in this unit. My clay tile looked good before firing, but chipped on the edge. I also was not satisfied with my choice of color scheme for the tile, which took away from the scene of peace and serenity that I was going for. In the acrylic painting, I wish I could've gotten more motion in the clouds and water as it looks very stagnant.
The most interesting media to me was the watercolor. I really liked that it was somewhat unpredictable because it allowed me to let go of strict lines and be more expressive. I also like the fact that you can achieve a unique range of pastel tones by putting down the paint in thin, transparent layers.
