Realise the details of a local landscape painting

Art and design

Photograph a landscape in your local area

Analyse a local landscape through the formal elements

Explore a variety of painting techniques

Identifying and applying the influence of other artists

Lay the foundations for a local landscape painting

Pupils will study a local landscape artist and make photographic records of natural or park scenes. This could include natural elements within a built environment. They will learn some basic landscape painting techniques and apply them to their own personal landscape painting.

Local landscape : painting

It prevents the paint from drying too quickly.

Why might an artist paint the background first?

Reflecting on your work can help you identify areas that need ...

the part of the artwork that appears furthest

What should you consider when reflecting on your painting?

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Why is it beneficial to get feedback from friends about your artwork?

the size of an object in relation to others

the arrangement of visual elements in artwork

Match the following terms to their definitions.

What is the first step to make a concertina sketchbook?

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Mix your colours, tints and shades for your first panel.

Use different painting techniques for your subject.

Add lines, patterns and shapes using a wider range of materials.

Select the last step of painting a concertina sketchbook.

Realise the details of a local landscape painting

Lesson outcome