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Robert Duncanson
Robert Duncanson was one of the first African American artists to experience great success in the United States and abroad. In the mid-1800s, he was known as "the greatest landscape painter in the West."
Young artists will begin this box by reading about Duncanson's life and a few of his most famous pieces. Then they'll put their imagination to work as they recreate two of his landscape paintings. These pieces highlight the peaceful beauty of nature so they'll learn how to blot watercolors, create gradients, and utilize perspective. They'll also get a comprehensive lesson in light and shadow techniques using pencil and paint. The final project gives kids a chance to create a 3D waterfall with a rocky foreground.
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Maiden's Rock Reproduction
Young artists will practice two watercolor techniques while they complete this reproduction. First, they'll use a blotting technique to create clouds. Then they'll learn about a fading technique and use it to paint a peaceful river scene.Login to Watch Video
On the St. Annes Reproduction
As children recreate this Canadian landscape, they'll work on multiple techniques. Drawing with perspective, wet-on-wet watercolor, and splatter painting are all part of the fun! Plus, they'll stir together an impasto mixture to give the river a unique texture.Login to Watch Video
Light and Shadow Techniques
In this three-part technique lesson, kids will learn how to create value scales using pencil and watercolor. Then they'll put those value scales to work by shading light and shadows on circles. The final step is painting a realistic pear!Login to Watch Video
The Falls of Minnehaha Diorama
This project gives young artists the opportunity to create a 3D art piece featuring the stunning landscape of Minnehaha Falls. They'll use watercolors, paper mache, rocks, moss, and a few other interesting materials to piece together this diorama!Login to Watch Video
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