Lines, Layers, and Landscapes · Drawing and Painting

Color Theory and Atmospheric Landscapes

Using color mixing and brushwork techniques to create depth and distance in painted landscapes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do colors change as objects move further away into the distance?
  2. 2What choices did the artist make to suggest a specific time of day or weather?
  3. 3How can we mix primary colors to create a specific mood in our painting?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Paint and ColorNCCA: Primary - Visual Awareness
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Creative Explorations: Visual Arts for 4th Class
Unit: Lines, Layers, and Landscapes
Period: Drawing and Painting

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