Impressionist Bird Wings in Acrylic Paint

• Art
• Primary Education
• Age 10

Impressionist Bird Wings in Acrylic Paint

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to paint bird wings in the style of impressionism using acrylic paint.

Introduce the learning objective and explain to the students what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about painting bird wings in the style of impressionism?

Materials

Acrylic paint, paper, paintbrushes, palette, water cup, paper towel.

List all the materials that the students will need for the lesson. Show them the materials as you go through the list.

Impressionism Style

Impressionism is a style of painting that focuses on capturing the fleeting moments of life, with an emphasis on light and colour.

Explain what impressionism is and how it differs from other painting styles. Show examples of impressionist paintings.

Sketching Bird Wings

Sketch the basic shape of the bird wings onto the canvas with a pencil. Use light, loose strokes.

Demonstrate how to sketch the bird wings onto the canvas. Encourage the students to use light, loose strokes so that they can easily paint over the sketch later.

Underpainting

Mix a light colour for the underpainting. Paint the entire wing with this colour. This will be the base layer for the rest of the painting.

Explain what underpainting is and why it's important. Demonstrate how to mix a light color for the underpainting and how to paint the entire wing with it.

Blocking in Colours

Mix the colours you need for the bird wing. Block in the major colours and shapes of the wing with a medium-sized brush.

Explain how to mix the colors needed for the bird wing. Demonstrate how to use a medium-sized brush to block in the major colors and shapes of the wing.

Adding Detail

Use a smaller brush to add more detail to the bird wing. Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

Demonstrate how to use a smaller brush to add detail to the bird wing. Encourage the students to pay attention to highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension in their painting.

Final Touches

Step back and evaluate your painting. Make any final touches and adjustments as needed.

Remind the students to step back and evaluate their painting periodically throughout the process. Encourage them to make any final touches and adjustments as needed to create a cohesive and beautiful painting.