Exploring Painting Media
Investigating the characteristics of different painting media (watercolor, acrylic, oil) and their application techniques.
Key Questions
- Explain how the transparency of watercolor influences layering techniques.
- Compare the drying times and blending capabilities of acrylic versus oil paints.
- Analyze how the choice of brush or tool impacts the texture and mark-making in a painting.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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