11/11/10 2D Design

Today's Class- Tonight we explored the idea of limited palettes, the idea that artists sometimes choose very specific combinations of colors to use in a painting, instead of just copying local colors or using random ones. I showed some slides from the history of art, pointing out where some limited palette strategies were used. Then students began work on a new graded project, basing a series of color images on a black and white photograph. Above are a few student examples from previous semesters.

How to make this up- You will need a sheet of your 18"x 24" paper, pencil and eraser, and all your painting supplies. The source for the image will be a black and white photograph of your choosing. It should be something with a wide range of light, dark, and middle tones, and something you feel comfortable drawing. For the full details as to how to complete the assignment, as well as further student examples, click here.

Homework- This graded assignment in limited color palettes is due at the beginning of class on December 2, 2010. The color temperature seasonal collage project started last week is due on November 18, 2010. Anyone who has not yet turned in a wood block to be printed should finish it as soon as possible.

For next class 11/18/10- We will begin a new graded project that involves mixed media collage. Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencil, eraser, markers, all your painting supplies, scissors and glue. The subjects for the collage will be determined that evening.