Time: 1-3 Class Periods
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water

Materials:

Mixed Media Paper Roll

Water-Soluble Graphite Crayons

Soft Pastels

Large Paint Brush

Tape

Tempera Paint

Clear Gesso

Water/Bowl

Oil Pastels

Spray Fixative

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Use gesso, tempera paints and pastels to create a mural! This project also has an instructional video available!

Steps

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  Step 1
  Tape a 6 ft. length of mixed media paper to the floor or a wall. Apply a coat of clear gesso to the entire piece of mixed media paper.
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  Step 2
  Once the gesso is dry, use a water soluble graphite crayon to draw action-style spontaneous shapes on the paper. Add shading if you want.
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  Step 3
  Next, use a paint brush to wash water over the graphite crayon to enhance the drawing.
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  Step 4
  Use tempera paint to add a layer of color. Keep your strokes loose and spontaneous, and be sure not to cover all of the graphite layer.
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  Step 5
  When the tempera is dry, build up the color and add details with chalk pastels. Finally, add richness and depth to the colors with a layer of oil pastels.
• Step 6
  To preserve the mural and prevent smearing, spray the entire mural with spray fixative in a well ventilated area. Remove the tape.

Products Used

• Mixed Media Art Paper Roll
• LYRA Graphite Crayon Sharpener
• LYRA Water Soluble Graphite Crayons
• Royal & Langnickel Large Area Brushes