Painting from Observation: Still Life in Color
Applying color theory and painting techniques to create a still life painting from direct observation.
Key Questions
- Evaluate how color choices can enhance the form and volume of objects in a still life.
- Design a color palette that accurately represents the observed colors and lighting of a still life.
- Critique the use of color and brushwork in a peer's observational painting.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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