2/23/12 2D Design

Today's Class- Tonight we looked at value- the use of light and shadow in a two dimensional artwork to imply volume and space, to focus attention, and to reveal details. We looked a few dozen slides of art historical works and discussed the role that value played in each. After that, we did a value still life drawing, as in the example above. Last week's graded line project drawings were returned.

How to make this up- Set up a still life of your own, with all white or light color objects, and a direct light source to create patterns of light and shadow. Additional student examples and full directions can be found here.

This is a portfolio exercise that must be made up by the end of the semester to receive credit.

Homework- Nothing new, but several students still owe me their stipple drawings and/or the plant drawing. These should be made up as soon as possible to receive partial credit.

For next class 3/1/12- Next week we enter the design phase of the class, which will begin with a woodcut print that will take book illustration as its subject. You'll need to select a book- fiction or non-fiction, novel or short story, poem, etc, anything of literary merit. No kids books or fully illustrated books. Bring the book if possible, along with some paper to sketch on (a small sketchbook will be fine, but you can use your large pad if you prefer), pencil and eraser, black markers, and your x-acto knife. I'll provide the wood and demonstration of cutting techniques.