JAPANESE SUMI`E BRANCHES & FLOWERS 1st & 2nd Graders at Benjamin Davis Elementary, 2005
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We began our journey learning about Japanese sumi`e painting by learning how to paint long, fluid branches and beautiful flowers. We first did a pre-assessment painting where we painted a branch with no instruction. This was saved so we can see how much we have learned as far as brush technique is concerned and the Japanese sumi`e style . |
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Our Pre-Assessment and Final Branches With Flowers |
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We began by using watercolor sets and recalling from our imagination what a flowered branch looks like. During the next class we learned about the sumi`e technique of painting and how a branch actually looks.
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After learning how to manipulate the brush and create a variety of strokes, we began our sumi`e branch. We pulled a long interesting line for the main part of the branch. Additional branches and twigs were added, experimenting with how the pressure on the brush tip can create tiny lines. |
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The flower petals were created by using the brush as a stamp. The interesting coloration of each petal comes from the intensity of color left on the hair of the brush. The leaves of the tree were created using our "flick" technique. |
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Our Post Assessment - The Pre & Final Painting Comparison |
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