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ABSTRACTINTS & SHADES

Grades 9-12
This painting assignment uses 5 x 7 canvases and develops student's skills in acrylic painting. Students create an abstract design and use shades, tints, and tones of a single hue to paint their piece.

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1. PLAN PATTERN

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In your sketchbook, plan a 5 x 7 abstract design with a focus on shape. Incorporate a lot of shapes and overlapping lines to create intrigue.

2. TRACE PATTERN

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Trace sketchbook design onto tracing paper.

3. TRANSFER PATTERN

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Using your tracing paper design and transfer paper, transfer your design onto the canvas.

4. PAINT CANVAS

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Use a single hue of acrylic paint, as well as black and white acrylic paint to mix tints, tones, and shades. Use the mixed colors to fill in the shapes. Avoid putting the same color side by side.

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