applying wet paint onto wet paint for soft blends

using minimal paint for broken colour and texture

involves adding thin, transparent layers of paint over an existing layer

applies a thin, broken, dry-brush layer of paint over a dry, darker, or underlying layer

scratching or carving through the top layer(s) to reveal the underlying colour, creating patterns or designs

Layering and blending: creating depth and richness in paintings

Art and design

Deepening the understanding of the principles of painting

Painting: brushwork: techniques for texture and precision

Painting with expression: capturing  emotion and atmosphere

Revisiting colour theory: the science and emotion of colour

Exploring mediums: acrylics, oils watercolours and beyond

Compositional strategies: designing engaging and balanced artworks

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

True or false? Layering means applying successive coats of paint to build depth and detail.

A completely flat surface with no variation

What does blending achieve in a painting?

Which technique involves scratching into paint to reveal layers beneath?

True or false? Glazing means applying thick, opaque paint to cover everything underneath.

Why might an artist use an underpainting before adding colour?

What happens when an artist uses translucent mediums like watercolour or thin oil glazes?

Layering and blending: creating depth and richness in paintings

Lesson outcome