How to Draw a Crab | elements of art shape

Learn how to draw a crab  using shapes as your guide. Paint with acrylic like watercolor.  Learn the elements of art (specifically shape) and a brief history of watercolor and acrylic paint. This lesson is meant to teach skills that will inspire experimentation and imagination.  

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Lesson Plan Objectives

1. Learn the elements of art and design, specifically shape.
2. Learn about the history of Acrylic Paint.
3. Learn painting techniques with Acrylic Paint.

Materials Needed

1. Watercolor Paper  11x 15" 140lb (cut to the size you wish, I use 10x10”) 
2. Acrylic Paint Set  (red & yellow)
3. Brushes (small flat brush & small round brush)
4. Micron "Artist"  Pen Set black  (any size, I use .5mm)
5. Pencil and eraser or red watercolor pencil
6. Palette or plate
7. Water in jar
8. Paper towels
9. Salt

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I hope you had as much fun as I did! Put your artwork in a frame and be proud of it. I hope you had fun creating with me. Come Join the Party and get more creative!

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