We finished up our Paths of Exploration study last Friday. This week we started our first of six units in the Paths of Settlement study. This is going to be an exciting school year. We are doing the highest level in the main book, which is sixth grade, along with the middle school supplement. That puts us in 7/8 grade work for both kids. Both kids have done really well the last two school years doing the hardest levels together. I am very proud of them for their efforts.
One of the things we are learning in art is watercolor painting. We are using a book called Watercolor for the Artistically Undiscovered. Since we started our new unit Monday, we read the introduction of that book telling us about watercolor painting and how to use the brush and what kind of paper. Then they did a beginner painting exercise. They practiced using the brush with lots and little water to see how the paint went on the paper. They did wavy lines and short lines. In other words, they just had fun. Here are some pictures of them painting.
They both helped me set up the table with newspaper to keep the table clean. We got a cup of water to share and they took turns getting clean water from time to time. They were allowed to paint whatever they wanted. Mostly just to see how the paints worked. Watercolors are very different from other types of paints.
Their finished products were very close to this picture. Jenni did a watermelon on a table. JC did a heart and some other abstract shapes.
The table was a huge success with this activity. They had enough room to each work and at the same time were able to share the paints and water. They had fun and didn't make a mess. That is always a success in my opinion!
That's our progress report for today. Thanks for stopping by.
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