Planning Our Watercolour Sunset
Year 3 Art and Design Lesson 2 of 3: Sunset Splash Unit
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Plan a sunset painting using watercolour Select a colour palette suitable for a sunset scene Sketch a simple layout including sky, sun, and water Explore blending techniques for smooth colour transitions
What colours do you see in a real sunset?
Think about sunsets you've seen What colours appear in the sky? How do the colours change from top to bottom?
Success Criteria - How We'll Know We've Succeeded
I can choose three or more colours that work well together I can create a simple sketch layout to plan my painting I can explain how I will blend colours for sky and reflections My planning shows careful thought before painting
Colour Palette Challenge
Look at the sunset colour charts provided Choose 3-4 colours that work well together Think about warm and cool colours Consider how colours will blend together
Planning Your Sunset Layout
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Blending Magic - How Colours Flow Together
Watercolours blend when they're wet Start with lighter colours first Add darker colours while paint is still damp Practice smooth transitions from one colour to another
Remember: Good Artists Always Plan First!
Planning helps us create better artwork Next lesson we'll use our plans to paint beautiful sunsets Take your planning sheet home to show your family