1.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project: May 18-20
Design and an original 6”x8”
watercolor work using some of
the techniques taught in this
unit.
You may choose your subject.
You may use watercolor pencils
as well as watercolor sets.
You may also use (waterproof)
fine line ink as well.
Due May 23: 20 points possible

2.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project: May 18-20
Techniques We Practiced
Sponge Blot Wet on Wet Gradient
Tapping Dry Brush Masking
Rubbing Alcohol Plastic Crayon Resist
Can you
identify any of
the techniques
in these
examples?

3.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project: May 18-20 1. Choose your subject.

4.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project: May 18-20 2. Choose your techniques.

5.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project: May 18-20 3. Choose TWO elements of art and TWO principles of
design to include in your original composition.

6.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project: May 18-20
4. Need white space? Mask
it or use crayon resist.

7.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project: May 18-20
5. Tape the paper edges down for clean
& straight borders

8.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project: May 18-20
6. Paint it!
Remember to NOT
overwork the
paper…or it can
become
pilled/damaged.

9.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project:
May 18-20
7. After
painting,
you can
(optionally)
add
waterproof
ink details,
using fine
line pens.

10.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project:
May 18-20
Tip: You can
create interior
shapes for an
interesting
composition
twist.

11.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project:
May 18-20
What
Elements &
Principles
of art did
you include?
Can you
identify
them?

12.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project:
May 18-20
8. Sign the work
on the front.
Write your name &
class period on
the back.
Write the TWO
elements and TWO
principles of art
on the back.
Write a title on
the back.

13.
Watercolor Unit Final
Draft Project:
May 18-20
9. Turn your
work in!
Find the
inbox for
your class
period!

14.
Watercolor Unit
Final Draft Project:
May 18-20
Scoring Guide: 20 points Possible
Painting has
● Two Elements of Art
● Two Principles of Design
● Details worked in
● Originality (not copied)
● Craftsmanship
● Paper in good condition (not overworked)
● Signature on the front
● Elements & principles and title identified on the back (in
pencil!)
Studio Score
● Responsible use of materials
● Clean up of individual and common spaces
● Practice Techniques (May 11 & May 13)completed & turned in