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Realise the details of a local landscape painting
I can use a range of techniques and styles to paint a local landscape.
Lesson 6 of 6
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- Year 4
Realise the details of a local landscape painting
I can use a range of techniques and styles to paint a local landscape.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Painting your background first can help your painting to have a smooth foundation, before adding your subject.
- Artists might use different painting techniques, and other materials, to add interest to their work.
- An artist can reflect on what worked well and what could be better, both while making their work and after finishing it.
Keywords
Panel - one of the separate sections or pieces of the artwork
Background - the part of the artwork that appears furthest from the viewer
Reflect - thinking carefully about the choices made during the creation process
Common misconception
Reflecting on your work only happens when you have finished making it.
Remind children that reflecting on the success of your work and areas that could be improved can happen both during and after the making of your work.
Encourage children to move back and forth between panels, while waiting for layers of paint to dry.
Teacher tip
Equipment
concertina sketchbooks, watercolour paint, water pots, paintbrushes, pens, pencils
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the following terms to their definitions.
Match the following terms to their definitions.
Q2.What is the first step to make a concertina sketchbook?
What is the first step to make a concertina sketchbook?
Cut the paper into sections.
Glue the pages together.
Q3.Artists can take from other artists when planning their layout.
Artists can take from other artists when planning their layout.
Q4.Select the last step of painting a concertina sketchbook.
Select the last step of painting a concertina sketchbook.
Mix your colours, tints and shades for your first panel.
Paint your background.
Use different painting techniques for your subject.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why might an artist paint the background first?
Why might an artist paint the background first?
It prevents the paint from drying too quickly.
It can use a wet on wet technique.
Q2.Reflecting on your work can help you identify areas that need ...
Reflecting on your work can help you identify areas that need ...
Q3.Match the terms to their definitions.
Match the terms to their definitions.
Q4.What should you consider when reflecting on your painting?
What should you consider when reflecting on your painting?
the popularity of your work
the size of your painting
Q5.Artists can use a variety of to make their work more engaging.
Artists can use a variety of to make their work more engaging.
Q6.Why is it beneficial to get feedback from friends about your artwork?
Why is it beneficial to get feedback from friends about your artwork?
They might copy your style.
It makes your artwork more popular.
