iRubric: observation watercolor painting rubric

Student does not observe or attempt or makes a weak attempt to draw the accurate shape and relative sizes of the the objects. Student makes a very weak attempt to show the placement and relation of the objects to each other.

Artist draws from observation - noticing and attempting to draw the accurate shape, relative size and placement of each object and its relation to the other objects and the composition as a whole

Artist draws from observation - drawing the shape, relative size and placement of each object and its relation to the other objects and the composition as a whole

Artist draws from observation - accurately drawing the shape, relative size and placement of each object and its relation to the other objects and the composition as a whole

Student does not use mixed values and makes a very weak attempt to represent the values of the still-life. Student does not use the value to create a sense of volume in the painting.

Artist uses some techniques of value-mixing to achieve a shallow range of black and white values that represent the still-life objects.

Artist uses techniques of value-mixing to achieve a rich range of black and white values that represent the still-life objects. Artist also uses value to create a sense of volume in the painting.

Artist uses techniques of value-mixing to achieve a rich range of values that represent the still-life objects. Artist also uses value to create a sense of volume in the painting as well as adds a sense of personal expression.