Painting course artisan epoch

Epoch booklet design at the Waldorf School in the 3rd grade. Design: Andrea Reiß

The finished epoch booklet picture of a potter.

Step 1

In the first step, we carefully rub the paint powder off the paint sticks with the rubbing block and place it roughly where the pottery is to be created. We use shades of blue and brown. This creates loose islands of color that are later rubbed into the painting ground with the fingers.

Step 2

The color powder is now rubbed into the painting surface. We work on larger areas with our fingers - this creates smooth transitions and even areas of color. For smaller areas and fine details, we use a cotton bud.

Step 3

Now we create the pottery vessels. In this example, brown tones are used, but they can also be created by mixing basic colors such as dark yellow, red and blue.

Step 4

The targeted variation of the color tones and the amount of powder applied creates a three-dimensional effect - the objects appear three-dimensional and are given depth. At the end, excess color powder is carefully rubbed in with a cotton pad or gently wiped off the sheet.

Step 5

Fine details can now be carefully added directly with the color sticks - for example facial features, hair or contours. Tip: Rubbing the paint sticks at an angle on the rubbing block creates a sharper edge - ideal for more precise lines and outlines.

Step 6

Finally, a warm background can be used - for example with yellow and ochre tones - to frame the motif harmoniously. Fine contours, light reflections or details can then be worked out with the eraser stick. This brings the picture to life and gives it depth and expression.

Step 7

And the result is an atmospheric picture of a potter at work.