11/7/13 2D Design

Today's Class-  Today we started a new graded project about specific color combinations, which can also be called palettes.  Sometimes painters will do their best to imitate the exact colors of their subjects, but other times they will choose a color scheme that does not copy the subject yet still follows a type of logic.  The class looked at slides of historical paintings as I pointed out examples of monochromatic, complementary, split complementary, analogous, and triad color palettes, and then began tonight's project.  We reserved time at the end of class to finally have the critique of the woodcut projects from a few weeks ago.

How to make this up- As with the stipple project, you will need a black and white photo of something real (person, landscape, object, etc), something you feel comfortable drawing and with a wide range of value.  Take a sheet of your 18" x 24" paper and use your pencil to divide it into 4 equal boxes of 9" x 12".  Do a basic composition sketch of your photo in all four boxes (horizontal or vertical, based on the nature of your photo) in pencil.  You will then use your acrylic paints to adapt the value structure of the photo to four different specific color schemes, from the six options for this project.  Above are two student examples from previous semesters.  Additional student examples and all the specific instructions and color scheme options can be found here.

Homework-  This limited color palettes graded project is due at the beginning of class on November 21, 2013.

The color temperature collage projects begun last week are due at the beginning of class on November 14, 2013.

Anyone who still hasn't printed their woodcut yet should bring in the completed block as soon as possible to get partial credit.

For next class 11/14/13-  We will start a new graded project, a mixed media collage that will have to include collaged printed material, painted elements, and drawn elements.  The subjects of the collages will be determined that evening.  Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencil, black markers, paints and paint related materials, scissors, and glue.  I'll have my usual bag of magazines to cut up, but if you wish to bring in additional ones, feel free to do so.