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• soft and stiff brushes of various sizes
• heavier (80lb.) drawing paper 12x18 or 18x24
• mixing plates i.e. styrofoam plates, lids, trays
• basic colors of liquid tempera R, O, Y. G.B, V, Black, White
• water containers
• sponges and/or paper towels

1. Learn to mix colors using basic color wheel
2. vary VALUES (by adding white and black) and INTENSITY (brightness) by add a color's complement, opposite on the color wheel
3. Develop depth & perspective by layering, largest to smallest, atmospheric (duller & lighter in background)
4. Emphasis on NATURE and BEAUTY; minimize people and manmade objects
5. Develop a balanced composition with center of interest
6. Include identifiable elements of Asian culture and geographic features

1. Look at historic landscape paintings from China, Japan and Korea
2. Be inspired by photographs of Asian landscapes, gardens, and rural areas
3. Develop composition and draw out rough draft
4. Make corrections and make final drawing on "good" paper
5. Mix colors and paint

Allow one week: This can be done in class and as homework. If paint is put in film cans, students can check them out on loan and work some at home.

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