ONGOING:
For-Arts-Sake (FAS) sketchbook assignments are due every THURSDAY
Illustrate ART Terms for our school art studio [Each Illustration = 1 Sketchbook grade]
Read/Summarize Art-World-News - articles posted on HOME page OR videos posted on FOOD FOR THOUGHT page [Each review = 1 Project grade]
For-Arts-Sake (FAS) sketchbook assignments are due every THURSDAY
Illustrate ART Terms for our school art studio [Each Illustration = 1 Sketchbook grade]
Read/Summarize Art-World-News - articles posted on HOME page OR videos posted on FOOD FOR THOUGHT page [Each review = 1 Project grade]
Due 5/4
Research murals/images - contribute some of your ideas/inspirations to our "MURAL IDEAS" Google Slides presentation, that Sam created and shared with us.
Research murals/images - contribute some of your ideas/inspirations to our "MURAL IDEAS" Google Slides presentation, that Sam created and shared with us.
Due 4/9
For-Arts-Sake: MASK color-studies - you're planning/designing the specific details that will create the character you want your mask to inspire!
Keep an open mind . . just as the structure and expression you've developed to this point are powerful, the colors/patterns/embellishments you choose are equally important to your overall design. You might find that your original idea morphs into something very different at this stage of the project . . embrace the change!
For-Arts-Sake: MASK color-studies - you're planning/designing the specific details that will create the character you want your mask to inspire!
Keep an open mind . . just as the structure and expression you've developed to this point are powerful, the colors/patterns/embellishments you choose are equally important to your overall design. You might find that your original idea morphs into something very different at this stage of the project . . embrace the change!
Due 3/19
For-Arts-Sake: O P E N - in other words, experiment and do whatever it is you want this week.
The only stipulation is that you spend focused time doing it.
For-Arts-Sake: O P E N - in other words, experiment and do whatever it is you want this week.
The only stipulation is that you spend focused time doing it.
Due 3/12
For-Arts-Sake: R S V P - the Ranney Literary Publication is looking for artwork to publish on the theme of "H E R O e s & H E R O I N E s" . . working on a 4.25" x 6.25" OR a 6" square picture plane, develop one an illustration on this theme - we will photograph your work and submit for consideration.
For-Arts-Sake: R S V P - the Ranney Literary Publication is looking for artwork to publish on the theme of "H E R O e s & H E R O I N E s" . . working on a 4.25" x 6.25" OR a 6" square picture plane, develop one an illustration on this theme - we will photograph your work and submit for consideration.
Due 3/5
For-Arts-Sake: O P E N - in other words, experiment and do whatever it is you want this week.
The only stipulation is that you spend focused time doing it.
For-Arts-Sake: O P E N - in other words, experiment and do whatever it is you want this week.
The only stipulation is that you spend focused time doing it.
Due 2/26 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
For-Arts-Sake: take the abstract piece you created last week - this week start by make copies of it (color, or black/white, or on transparencies, or photoshop, etc.) and then reconfigure into an entirely new piece. Consider experimenting with tearing, cutting, layering, collaging, drawing, painting, etc. Format: same size as last week, 1 full page with a 1" margin from the edge of page to define your picture plane. Email me if you have any questions.
For-Arts-Sake: take the abstract piece you created last week - this week start by make copies of it (color, or black/white, or on transparencies, or photoshop, etc.) and then reconfigure into an entirely new piece. Consider experimenting with tearing, cutting, layering, collaging, drawing, painting, etc. Format: same size as last week, 1 full page with a 1" margin from the edge of page to define your picture plane. Email me if you have any questions.
Due 2/19 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
For-Arts-Sake: take inspiration from any of the Elements of Art & Design to create an abstract composition. Begin by drawing a 1" margin in from the edge of page to define your picture plane. You may choose to use any medium/media - color or black/white.
Due 2/10Due 2/12Due 2/19 SKETCHBOOK ENTRYFor-Arts-Sake: take inspiration from any of the Elements of Art & Design to create an abstract composition. Begin by drawing a 1" margin in from the edge of page to define your picture plane. You may choose to use any medium/media - color or black/white. SKETCHBOOK ENTRY Experimenting with color studies of your MASK Sculpture.
For-Arts-Sake: take inspiration from any of the Elements of Art & Design to create an abstract composition. Begin by drawing a 1" margin in from the edge of page to define your picture plane. You may choose to use any medium/media - color or black/white.
Due 2/10Due 2/12Due 2/19 SKETCHBOOK ENTRYFor-Arts-Sake: take inspiration from any of the Elements of Art & Design to create an abstract composition. Begin by drawing a 1" margin in from the edge of page to define your picture plane. You may choose to use any medium/media - color or black/white. SKETCHBOOK ENTRY Experimenting with color studies of your MASK Sculpture.
Due 2/12 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
Experiment with color studies of your MASK Sculpture.
Experiment with color studies of your MASK Sculpture.
Due 2/9
Read 2 articles on the HOME page of my website, they are:
1 Walter Liedtke, Curator at Metropolitan Museum
2 The Art of Slowing Down in a Museum
Read 2 articles on the HOME page of my website, they are:
1 Walter Liedtke, Curator at Metropolitan Museum
2 The Art of Slowing Down in a Museum
Due 2/5 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
In preparation for our next studio project, a Papier Mache MASK Sculpture, develop sketches . . keeping in mind the "face(s)" you might want to present to the world, the feelings you might want to convey, and the experience you might want viewers to have.
In preparation for our next studio project, a Papier Mache MASK Sculpture, develop sketches . . keeping in mind the "face(s)" you might want to present to the world, the feelings you might want to convey, and the experience you might want viewers to have.
Due 12/3 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
In preparation for our next studio project, a Book Cover Illustration, choose from among your favorite novels/children's books and develop thumbnail sketches (sketching possible ideas/compositions) for this project.
In preparation for our next studio project, a Book Cover Illustration, choose from among your favorite novels/children's books and develop thumbnail sketches (sketching possible ideas/compositions) for this project.
Due 11/21 REFLECTION
Go to the "ART: 21" page of this website [link is below "Homework" page]
Scroll to SEASON 2. Click on the video TRAILER just above. Among those included in this season, choose one of the artists that sparks your interest. Read their bio and watch the video at bottom of page. Write-up (in paragraph form) a review/reflection as to the inspirations and processes that motivate their work.
They are: Charles Atlas, Collier Schorr, Do-Ho Suh, Eleanor Antin, Elizabeth Murray, Gabriel Orozco, Janine Antoni, Kara Walker, Kiki Smith, Martin Puryear, Paul Pfeiffer, Raymond Pettibon, Tim Hawkinson, Trenton Doyle Hancock, Vija Celmins, Walton Ford
Go to the "ART: 21" page of this website [link is below "Homework" page]
Scroll to SEASON 2. Click on the video TRAILER just above. Among those included in this season, choose one of the artists that sparks your interest. Read their bio and watch the video at bottom of page. Write-up (in paragraph form) a review/reflection as to the inspirations and processes that motivate their work.
They are: Charles Atlas, Collier Schorr, Do-Ho Suh, Eleanor Antin, Elizabeth Murray, Gabriel Orozco, Janine Antoni, Kara Walker, Kiki Smith, Martin Puryear, Paul Pfeiffer, Raymond Pettibon, Tim Hawkinson, Trenton Doyle Hancock, Vija Celmins, Walton Ford
Due 10/31 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
For-Arts-Sake double page spread - experiment, and most importantly, have fun!
Due 10/24 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
Continue experimenting with your Flair pen and ink washes. In support of your in-studio Morphing project, FILL at least 2 pages drawing fragments/objects/textures in support of your project.
Due 10/17 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
FILL at least 2 pages of your SB with drawings of objects (no pencil drawings required) using black Flair pen and/or fine-point Sharpie, and washes. You're not making finished drawings here, the idea is to draw a whole bunch of different things - and in-so-doing experiment with all different kinds of marks and weights of marks, washes, the full range of values and textures that you observe.
FILL at least 2 pages of your SB with drawings of objects (no pencil drawings required) using black Flair pen and/or fine-point Sharpie, and washes. You're not making finished drawings here, the idea is to draw a whole bunch of different things - and in-so-doing experiment with all different kinds of marks and weights of marks, washes, the full range of values and textures that you observe.
Due 10/10 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
Revisit your still-life pencil drawing from last week. Prop-open the page in your sketchbook and stand back from your drawing. Notice where you could adjust values - work back into your drawing to improve it.
Arrange/draw a still-life using your black Flair pen.
Start by defining a 4 x 6" picture plane, centered in your page. Choose from among the objects around you - on your desk at home, objects on your kitchen table, a pile of clothing, books on a shelf, toys in a toy box, tools, flowers in the garden, etc. Arrange objects in an interesting way, and adjust lighting for dramatic effect - a single light source (spot light) is best. Using pencil, lightly sketch your composition in terms of lines/shapes/proportions. Then build values and textures using your Flair pen. This should be a finished drawing, not a sketch, with full range of values and textures to convey what you see.
Revisit your still-life pencil drawing from last week. Prop-open the page in your sketchbook and stand back from your drawing. Notice where you could adjust values - work back into your drawing to improve it.
Arrange/draw a still-life using your black Flair pen.
Start by defining a 4 x 6" picture plane, centered in your page. Choose from among the objects around you - on your desk at home, objects on your kitchen table, a pile of clothing, books on a shelf, toys in a toy box, tools, flowers in the garden, etc. Arrange objects in an interesting way, and adjust lighting for dramatic effect - a single light source (spot light) is best. Using pencil, lightly sketch your composition in terms of lines/shapes/proportions. Then build values and textures using your Flair pen. This should be a finished drawing, not a sketch, with full range of values and textures to convey what you see.
Due 9/30 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
Revisit your self-portrait from last week. Prop-open the page in your sketchbook and stand back from your drawing. Notice where you could adjust values - work back into your drawing to improve it.
Arrange/draw a still-life.
Start by defining a 5 x 7" picture plane, and draw a DETAILED composition of objects. Choose from among the objects around you - on your desk at home, objects on your kitchen table, a pile of clothing, books on a shelf, toys in a toy box, tools, flowers in the garden, etc. Arrange objects in an interesting way, and adjust lighting for dramatic effect - a single light source (spot light) is best. This should be a finished drawing, not a sketch, with full range of values and textures to convey what you see.
For inspiration review these selected works STILL-LIFE DRAWINGS
Revisit your self-portrait from last week. Prop-open the page in your sketchbook and stand back from your drawing. Notice where you could adjust values - work back into your drawing to improve it.
Arrange/draw a still-life.
Start by defining a 5 x 7" picture plane, and draw a DETAILED composition of objects. Choose from among the objects around you - on your desk at home, objects on your kitchen table, a pile of clothing, books on a shelf, toys in a toy box, tools, flowers in the garden, etc. Arrange objects in an interesting way, and adjust lighting for dramatic effect - a single light source (spot light) is best. This should be a finished drawing, not a sketch, with full range of values and textures to convey what you see.
For inspiration review these selected works STILL-LIFE DRAWINGS
Due 9/23 SKETCHBOOK ENTRY
Taking inspiration from Van Gogh's drawings - you'll draw a self-portrait. Look in a mirror for reference (no photographs please). Consciously choose a viewing angle, an interesting expression, and a comfortable situation - as this will take quite a bit of time, and you'll want to "return" to this several times (over a few days) in order to successfully complete your drawing. Keep in mind the idea of mark-making that follows (expresses) the form you are depicting. Van Gogh was a master of this.
I suggest you google "van gogh drawings portraits" for inspiration.
Taking inspiration from Van Gogh's drawings - you'll draw a self-portrait. Look in a mirror for reference (no photographs please). Consciously choose a viewing angle, an interesting expression, and a comfortable situation - as this will take quite a bit of time, and you'll want to "return" to this several times (over a few days) in order to successfully complete your drawing. Keep in mind the idea of mark-making that follows (expresses) the form you are depicting. Van Gogh was a master of this.
I suggest you google "van gogh drawings portraits" for inspiration.
Due 9/18 1) LOOK online at Van Gogh's landscape drawings - notice how he constructs his composition, how he uses lines/marks to build values/textures/depth
2) complete your upside-down POSTMAN drawing and bring to class in your sketchbook
2) complete your upside-down POSTMAN drawing and bring to class in your sketchbook