Eduarts: Jurnal Pendidikan Seni
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): Eduarts: Jurnal Pendidikan Seni

EXPLORATION OF WATERCOLOR PAINTING ON LOCAL CULTURE THEMES TO IMPROVE CREATIVITY AND ART SKILLS

Dwi Pangesti Aprilia (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Ria Fitrasih (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Dandung Adityo Argo Prasetyo (Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to improve children's creativity and art skills through the exploration of watercolor painting based on local culture in the Omah Sinau Puntan Community, Ngijo, Semarang. The activity was motivated by the low ability of children to use watercolor as a painting medium and the high dependence on gadgets which reduced creative activities. The method used is a practice-based participatory approach through exploratory training using alternative media such as skewers, salt, candles, soap, tissues, and alcohol. The results showed a significant improvement in the aspects of technical skills, visual expression, and understanding of local cultural values. Children are more daring to experiment with colors, create unique visual effects, and understand the local story philosophy of "Bale Kambang". This program also has positive implications for improving cultural literacy and strengthening children's character through art media.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eduart

Publisher

Subject

Arts

Description

Eduarts: Jurnal Pendidikan Seni is a double-blinded peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia. The main goal is to create a platform for researchers focused on visual culture and visual arts education to publish their articles. Our mission is to increase ...