Today's Class- Tonight we introduced the idea of color, which will be a part of almost everything we do the rest of the semester. I showed slides with art examples ranging from cave paintings, through the renaissance, to comic books, as I discussed the evolution of color materials and the functions color served in those works. Then the class completed some portfolio exercises in basic color theory and color mixing.
How to make this up- You will need the acrylic paints and related materials (brushes, palette, palette knife, water container), pencil and your 18" x 24" pad. The class started by creating a color wheel with all colors derived from the three primaries plus white. Then a pair of complementary colors was chosen and mixed to create a series of intermediate and neutral colors. Finally, a color was taken through steps of tints and shades. Above is an example from a previous semester. Additional student examples and the full instructions can be seen here.
This is a portfolio exercise and must be made up by the end of the semester in order to receive full credit.
Homework- Nothing new, but the woodcut book illustration project begun in class last week is due at the beginning of class on October 24, 2013. We will print them in class.
Those who still owe the stipple drawing or final line drawing (plant) should complete them as soon as possible to receive partial credit.
For next class 10/24/13- Students will work on some class portfolio exercises related to the use of text in art while I help individuals print their blocks. Bring your 18" x 24" pad and black markers, along with your completed woodblock.
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