![MINI SOFA AND CHAIR – Form, Colour, Texture](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/mini-sofa-and-chair-form-colour-texture/564887c8baaa6b7be44d70844ac8d115-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Dry-Erase Washable Crayons, 8 Count
- Crayola Sketchbooks - 1 per student
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Plastic Placemats - 1 per student
- Water Containers
- Pencils
- Green Masking Tape
- Paper Towels
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/6b1e722f072c3bc2bf89f238d202c127-stepSml.png)
- Experiment with ways to use the Crayola Dry-Erase crayons.
- dip the crayon into the water and then draw with it
- paint water onto the tip of a crayon and then paint the colour onto the paper
- paint some water on the paper and draw into it
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f91eb6f505bdadea1c947d9f523daa0f-stepSml.png)
- Colour crayon directly on the paper and then brush water into it.
- try using a small amount of water
- use more water and see what happens
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4cee80af5a876864a73ef29764682e89-stepSml.png)
- Make a plan drawing.
- include important details
- make sure the composition is balanced
- place shapes and lines so they move your eye through the picture plane
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/fbb27bdad4b9330e635e336dcc7f70d4-stepSml.png)
- Tape a piece of watercolour paper to a plastic placemat.
- Be sure to use one long strip of tape for each side.
- Lightly draw your composition on the paper with a pencil.
- Begin by colouring directly on the paper with the Dry-Erase crayons.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/c748289ec1683f9f3a42ca9e59731a89-stepSml.png)
- Paint water into the crayon to create different values.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/9bbdd9a96ee31d42ef08517adcb4a549-stepSml.png)
- When you are satisfied with your work, gently remove the tape from the paper.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/5b0b1594caf2d99eaa4709a1821bb54e-stepSml.png)
- View your picture with fresh eyes.
- What details provide visual information about the project?
- How did you use water to create different values and textures?
- How did you create the illusion of depth?
- How does the picture make you feel? Why?
- What do you like best about your picture? Why?
Subjects:
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8