3/20/08
Shell Contour Study
“Line and Wash”
GOAL:
- To compose a large scale drawing of a shell. The shell
should fill a good portion of your paper and have
monumental scale.
- To show dimensional quality of the shell through the use
of
contour/cross contour. Line moves over and around the form
to describe the shell.
- To use a light wash of ink, watercolor, or coffee to
model and define areas by gradually changing tone from
light to dark. Colors are up to you but you should have a
light wash and a dark wash.
MATERIALS:
Pencil or
charcoal, India ink, watercolor, 18” x 24” paper
Contour:
is
another name for the outline. With contour drawing we are
focusing on the edges the outside of an object. The line
that goes across the object, hinting at the form, is called
a cross contour.
Cross Contour: are lines that
travel, as the name suggests, across the form. They may be
horizontal or vertical, as on the right side of the
example, or both. Often, in more complex forms,
cross-contours will be drawn at varying
angles.
Wash: is useful for
providing a background or for covering a large area. It can
either be done in one tone, known as an even, smooth, or
flat wash; or gradually getting lighter, known as a graded
wash.
3/3/08
Doodle 4 Google Contest
1. Create an original design that applies to
the theme of "What If"to the Google Logo. Get 3 copies of
the Google Brainstorm Sheet.
2. Write a 50 word artist statement explaining your "What
If" concept.
3. Critique another students Doodle 4 Google idea on the
Doodle Critique Sheet.
2/1/08
DESIGN TILE
- 3 4"x4"design ideas using basic art ingredients
of geometric or organic lines, shapes, symbols,
representational motifs and color. Create an interesting
and unified composition using the basic art directions of
contrast,pattern, emphasis, and rhythem.
- Best design will be enlarged on a piece of 6"x"'6
tagboard. Photocopies will be made of various sizes for
rearrangement and variety of design on final composition.
Every student's original design will be use to work out
color scheme first and then displayed as a class.
- Complete final art piece in color.
SELF-PORTRAIT
Chuck Close Style - Value Study(Proportion/Scale/Portraits)
Grid Drawing - Value Study in line and pattern
The face is made up of an immeasurable number of values.
Working from a black and white portrait, create a grid
pattern of any kind and reproduce a self-portrait using
values within the grid. Each space will become its own
"masterpiece" in terms of value, shape, color, and form.
Students are forced to see themselves in small pieces, as
value and shape instead of attempting to paint self in a
traditional self-portrait mode. Students are encouraged to
concentrate on the value of a square in the photograph and
replicate the value in the corresponding square on their
drawing. Once one is able to "see" the value and not get
lost in line or object it becomes an exercise in
perception. Students are encouraged to make each grid a
small "work of art".
SELF EXPRESSION
& MASKS
1. Creation of basic mask
on each students face
2. Transform the mask
You will create a sculptural art piece from the mask that
has been formed on your own face. The mask should have
meaning for you,and be an original,creative expression of
the character or concept that you choose to embody. The
mask must still be wearable, by you, and must symbolize a
character or persona that is recognizable and specific, for
example:
- a personal trait or emotion, or like /dislike
- a mythical character or creature
- homage to a sport or personal passion
- in the style of a particular culture or historical time
- your alter-ego or another side of your personality
- a cultural icon, animal or symbol from nature
3. Build up/ Paint
mask
- After your mask is dry, you can build up areas of the
mask my taping on cardboard, paper, form core, molding clay
, or chicken wire. Then cover with additional strips of
plaster.
- Sand the mask and smooth with liquid plaster if needed.
- Collage materials onto the surface
4. Fill in "Cultural
Mask Research Graphic Organizer"
5. Complete Mask Critique