Watercolor is probably one of my favorite painting techniques with our artists because it is so flexible. For this project, I prompted the group by talking about gazing at the night sky and the effect of the Aurora Borealis. It was so fun to see individual's interpretation of the colors. We used an alcohol technique to add interest and texture to the watercolor and then, once the paint was dry, embellished with little jewels.
There was a lot of interaction between the artists as they compared the very unique outcomes from the same basic process. This also provided avenues for lengthy conversations about memories and life experiences of being outside at night, looking up at the stars and enjoying the beauty of it all. I think they did a brilliant job of creating their own personal northern lights effect!
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