10/31/13 2D Design

Today's Class-  Tonight we got back to color, the idea of color temperature, which we had discussed briefly when making the color wheels.  I showed a few dozen slides of art from the Renaissance to the present, and the class decided if the overall perceived temperature of the colors in the paintings was warm, cool, or a balance/neutral.  After that the students started work on the next graded project, which is devoted to color temperature.  I had planned to hold a critique of the prints from last week, but since only FOUR students showed up to class, I'm going to save that for next week.  

How to make this up-  This project requires you to use your acrylic paints to mix 200 different colors, which will be organized into two blocks of 100, each block representing one of the seasons of the year based on the overall temperature of the colors within.  The colors are done on separate paper and then cut out and arranged in the boxes.  Above is a student example from a previous semester.  The full instructions and additional student examples can be found here.

Homework- This graded color temperature project is due at the beginning of class on November 14, 2013, but I strongly suggest you get it done by next week, as our next project will be much more complex and you may want the extra time to work on it.

Those who have not had their wood blocks printed yet should bring them in as soon as possible to receive partial credit.  

For next class 11/7/13-  We will start another graded project, this time about specific color palettes or combinations.  You will complete multiple variations of the same composition using very specific color combinations.  Once again the starting point will be a black and white photo, and as with the stipple drawing it should be a photo of something real (landscape, object, figure, etc), with a range of values from light to dark, and something you feel comfortable drawing.  I will bring in my bag of magazines to pick through, but you can save a lot of time and be more likely to find something you want to draw if you bring your own to class.  You will also need your 18"x 24" pad, pencil and eraser, and all your painting related materials.

10/25/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class-  Today the class completed the final charcoal still life drawing of the semester, spending the whole class period on it.  While they were doing that, I graded the first half portfolios, which is all the drawings done in class except for the two individually graded drawings.  The charcoal drawings were collected and will be graded and returned next week.

How to make this up-  To make up today's graded assignment, you will need to set up a still life of your own and draw it with your choice of charcoal (vine or compressed), as in the above student example from a previous semester.  Additional student examples, along with the specific directions, can be found here.

This is a graded assignment and must be made up as soon as possible to receive partial credit.  The longer the delay, the fewer points it will be worth.  The portfolio grading is also time sensitive, so if you missed that, bring it to class as soon as possible to earn the maximum points.  (if you have documentation of a legitimate excuse for missing class today, bring that as well)

Homework-  Find a pumpkin, readily available this time of year.  It can be whole or one that has been cut as a jack-o'lantern.  Shine a light on it to create patterns of light and shadow, highlighting the texture.  Draw a value drawing of the pumpkin on a full page of your sketchbook using a soft pencil.  Pay attention to shape, contours, proportions, and the different values of the skin, stem, and cut outs applicable, as well as the cast shadow.  Rotate the pumpkin and do a second value drawing in the same way.  Total of two pages of pumpkin drawings.

For next class 11/1/13- We will continue with value drawing, but switching to a new medium, ink wash.  You will need a small bottle of waterproof black drawing ink (india ink), brushes suitable for watercolor, two small containers to hold water (cups or cans will do), pencil and eraser, and your 18" x 24" pad.  

10/24/13 2D Design

Today's Class- We opened with a slide presentation about the use of text (letters, numbers) as a visual element, looking at examples through art history, along with examples of propaganda and advertising.  Students then worked on two portfolio exercises related to this topic.  Meanwhile, I helped each student pull a print of their completed woodcut black and white composition assignment, all of which can be seen above. (click photo to enlarge)

How to make this up-  We looked at text and ways it has been used in fine art, including directly telling narrative, being part of the detail of a scene, and functioning just as shapes of value and color, among other things.  In the 1940's to 1960's propaganda and advertising images, the focus was more on how fonts, colors, and locations of text in the images influence the message.  Both exercises, using pencils and markers, had connections to the slides.  Specific directions, along with some student examples from previous semesters, can be found here.

These are portfolio exercises that must be made up by the end of the semester to receive full credit, but I recommend doing them before next week for two reasons.  One, this is the last week of the semester that there isn't one graded project assigned and/or due.  Two, text will play a factor in two projects coming up this semester, so it's good to get some practice and thought on the subject now.

Homework-  Nothing new this week, but some people still owe be stipple and plant drawings.  I won't be bringing in all the printing materials again, so when completed wood blocks arrive I'll just take them, print them in my studio, and return them the following week.

For next class 10/31/13-  Back to color, with a graded project about color temperature.  Bring all your paints and painting materials, 18" x 24" pad, pencil and eraser, scissors or x-acto knife, and either white glue or rubber cement. 

10/18/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class-  Today we continued our study of value with charcoal, but added the challenge of not only dealing with the value created by light and shadow, but also the values related to the local colors of objects in the still life.  Again, drawings were done with both vine and compressed charcoal.  The class was reminded that next week is the first half portfolio collection, the requirements of which are shown below.

How to make this up-  You will need to set up a still life in the style of those done in this class- box on a table, and drape with cloth, but this time both white and a colored cloth.  Select four simple objects of similar size, two white or light colored, two dark colored, and shine light on it to create patterns of light and shadow.  You'll do one drawing with vine and one with compressed, each on a sheet of your 18" x 24" pad, paying attention to shape, size, spacing, perspective, and value, as in the above student image from a previous semester.  An additional example and the specific requirements of the assignment can be found here.

These are portfolio exercises that must my completed by next week's portfolio collection to receive full credit, but even besides that I recommend doing it before then for the practice, as next week you'll be doing an individually graded charcoal drawing.

Homework-  Place a box on a tabletop and drape with a cloth that has some kind or printed pattern (stripes, checked, etc).  Select four objects of similar size, two white, two colored, and arrange on and around the box. Light with a direct light source to create patterns of light and shadow.  Draw the still life in your sketchbook using a soft pencil (such as a 4B or 6B), paying attention to the usual concerns. Rearrange the objects and draw the still life again, for a total of two drawings.

1st Half Portfolio Collection

During next week's class I'll be grading the 1st half portfolio, all the work done in class that was not individually graded.  If you've never missed a class, you're all ready to go.  If you have missed some time and aren't sure if you made up the work yet, the list of what I expect to see is below, along with the dates you'll find the assignment on this blog.

Contour line (shoes) Sep 13
Reductive/gesture (bamboo) Sep 20
Negative space (chair) Sep 20
Perspective (boxes) Sep 27
Perspective (boxes and cans) Sep 27
Value w/ white objects (vine) Oct 11
Value w/ white objects (compressed) Oct 11
Value w/ mixed objects (vine) Oct 18
Value w/ mixed objects (compressed) Oct 18

For next class 10/25/13- We'll be doing the final charcoal drawing of the semester for an individual grade.  I will also grade the 1st half portfolios; the portfolios will be returned during class, and I'll be collecting the final charcoal.  Bring your 18" x 24" pad, all the work from this semester (which you can leave in the pad), your charcoal of choice, and spray fixative.  

10/17/13 2D Design

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.

10/11/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class-  Today we began our study of value, which will be a part of all our drawings through the rest of the semester.  I showed a few dozen slides of historical art, pointing out the ways that artists used value (light and dark) to imply three dimensional volume, form, and space, in two dimensional art, as well as to show weight, and to focus attention.   Then I had students do two charcoal drawings from a simple still life of white objects, concentrating on the effects of light and shadow.  Last week's final line drawings were returned graded.

How to make this up-  You will need to set up a still life.  Place a box on a table and drape with a white or very light colored cloth (such as a sheet or towel) and arrange 3 similar sized white or light colored objects on and around the the box.  Light the set up with a directional light (spot light, or bright sunlight coming through a window) to create strong patterns of light and shadow, as in the student example shown above.  You will do two drawings, one a value reduction drawing with vine charcoal, one a more traditional value drawing with compressed charcoal.  The specific directions and requirements for each can be found here.

These are class portfolio exercises that must be made up before the first half portfolio collection (10/25/13) to receive full credit.  However, I recommend doing them before then for practice, especially if you are new to charcoal.

Homework- Set up a still life as described in the "how to make this up" section above- draped box, 3 objects, all light colors, direct light source.  Draw the set up on a full page of your sketchbook using your softest pencil (such as a #4B or #6B), paying attention to shapes, perspective, spacing, and now matching values as closely as possible.  Then rearrange the three objects and draw the still life again.  Total of 2 sketchbook drawings.

For next class 10/18/13-  We will continue our study of value with charcoal, this time adding in local values.  Bring your 18" x 24" pad, both vine and compressed charcoal, spray fixative, and your kneaded eraser.

10/10/13 2D Design

Today's Class-  Tonight we began the design portion of the semester with a graded project relating to black and white composition.  I showed a selection of slides with a sampling of the history of printmaking, along with many examples of contemporary relief printmaking.  Then students were asked to design an illustration for a book of their choice using only black and white, and to be executed as a woodcut print.  I provided a lesson on safe and effective use of x-acto knives to cut wood.

How to make this up- You won't be able to start your block until you get one (next week I'll have them for students who missed tonight's class), but you can work on your design.  The image will be 8" x 6", and can be vertical or horizontal.  Work it out on paper and show me in class next week.  Above and below are two recent student examples.  Additional examples and the specific directions for the assignment can be found here. 

Homework-  The completed cut block for this graded woodcut book illustration project is due at the beginning of class on October 24, 2013.  I will bring the materials needed for everyone to print their blocks in class.  

Those who still owe me either the stipple drawing, the plant line drawing, or both, should turn them in as soon as possible to receive partial credit.

For next class 10/17/13-  We will begin our study of color with some exercises in color mixing.  Bring all your painting related supplies:  all the acrylic paints (red/yellow/blue/black/white) brushes, palette, palette knife, water container, as well as pencil, eraser, and your 18" x 24" pad.

10/4/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class- Today we did the final line drawing of the semester, which was also the first graded project.  Students had the whole class period to work on it, and the drawings were collected.  They'll be graded and returned next week.

How to make this up-  You will need to gather a particular group of objects and set up a still life similar in nature to the one I provided for today's class.  Place a box on a table, drape it with a large cloth, and then arrange the objects on and around the box.  Draw using pencil line only on a full sheet of your 18"x 24" paper, as in the student example above.  The list of specific objects and other requirements can be found here.

This is a graded project and must be completed as soon as possible to receive partial credit.

Homework- Set up another still life.  Place a box on a table and drape with a cloth.  Select four dissimilar objects of about the same size, and place one on the box and three around it.  Draw the whole set up on a page in your sketchbook using pencil line only, no shading.  Then leave everything where it is and move yourself to a different viewing position, one where you can still see all four objects.  Draw the set up again, pencil line only.  Total of two drawings.

For next class 10/11/13-  We will start our study of value, using charcoal.  It's messy stuff, so I suggest wearing dark colored clothes- certainly nothing white.  Bring your 18" x 24" pad, both compressed and vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and spray fixative.  Blending tools are optional.

10/3/13 2D Design

Today's Class-  Today we discussed the concept of value, the use of light and dark in two dimensional art.  I showed a few dozen slides of art historical work from the ancient world to the present, discussing how light could be used to imply form and volume, to show space, to focus attention on a specific area, and give clues to time of day, gravity, and texture.  Then the class did a charcoal value drawing portfolio exercise.  I returned last week's graded line drawings and talked a little about next week's woodcut project.

How to make this up-  You need to set up a still life grouping of all white or very light colored objects of similar size and light with a directional light source to create patterns of light and shadow.  Draw it on a full page of your 18" x 24" paper using either charcoal or black conte crayon, paying attention to the value of each object, as well as size, shape, space.  The specific directions for how to complete this assignment can be found here.

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

Homework-  Nothing new, but several students still owe stipple drawings, line drawings from a plant, or both.  Complete them and bring them in as soon as possible to receive partial credit.

For next class 10/10/13- We have completed the drawing phase of this class and will move on to the more design part of the semester.  Next week we will be starting a woodcut print graded project.  For the subject you will do a book illustration, either a specific scene from a book, or something that captures the theme of the whole book.  The book you choose may be fiction or non-fiction, can be a novel, short story, poem- anything of literary merit.  No kids books, fairy tales, comic books, or anything recently turned into a motion picture.  Your illustration need not be completely realistic, but it should be representational to the extent that would all understand the image.  You don't need to have any drawings done, but do bring the book with you if possible in case you need to look something up.  Also bring paper (a sketchbook will be fine, but you can use your big pad if that's all you have), pencil and eraser, all your black markers, and an x-acto knife.  I'll provide the wood, and show many examples from previous semesters.

9/27/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class-  Today we talked about using perspective in drawing.  I demonstrated one and two point perspective on the board, but we spent most of the class doing exercises in a natural perspective, observing angles, negative spaces, and relative positions to try to locate all the objects in a still life to the same logical space and plane.

How to make this up-  The class did two still life drawings, each for about half the class period.  One used just boxes of the same type, while the second added some cylindrical forms (various cans) to the set up.  Each was drawn with pencil line on a sheet of your 18" x 24" pad.  The specifics of the assignment and other examples can be found here.

These are portfolio exercises, and must be made up by the first half portfolio review in order to receive full credit.

Homework-  You will need a box with a large flat side (such as a cereal or cracker box) and lay it down flat.  Then find 3 medium sized bottles, which will all be laid down on the still life- one with the mouth facing toward you, one laying pointing to the right or left, and one at a diagonal.  One of those bottles should be placed on top of the box, the other two in front of it. Sketch with pencil line on a page in your sketchbook.  Then switch the bottle on top for one of the others facing a different direction and sketch the set up again. Then switch the top bottle for the one in the third direction and draw, to in the end you'll have three pages of sketches, each with the bottle on top facing a different direction.

For next class 10/4/13-  We will finish up our study of line with a still life of mixed objects, our first individually graded project of the semester.   Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencils, and erasers.  Be on time- the later you arrive, the less time you'll have to work on the drawing.

9/26/13 2D Design

Today's Class- Tonight we opened with a quick critique of the stipple drawings, which were graded and returned.  Most of the class was spent working on what is our second graded project of the semester, a line drawing of a potted plant and its holder.

How to make this up- You will need a large potted leafy plant, either living or artificial.  The plant should be on some kind of stand, or if you lack one, put it on desk or kitchen chair.  Draw it using pencil line only at 100% scale using a full sheet of your 18" x 24" paper.  Include the plant, its pot, and whatever of its stand will fit on the page.  Above is a student example from a previous semester.  Further details about the project, as well as additional student examples, can be found here.

This is a graded project that must be turned in as soon as possible to receive partial credit.

Homework- Nothing new this week, though anyone who owes the plant drawing or stipple drawing should get them done for next week.

For next class 10/3/13- We will do a value drawing portfolio exercise from a still life set up as the conclusion to the drawing part of the semester.  You may use your choice of charcoal or black conte crayon.  Bring that, your 18" x 24" pad, appropriate eraser for your material, blending tools if desired, and spray fixative.

9/20/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class-  Today we continued our study of line, with a series of portfolio exercises addressing such concepts as gestural drawing and negative space.  

How to make this up-  Three different exercises were done today, each requiring a different subject.  First was an exercise in gestural drawing, working from an arrangement of curving bamboo branches.  Second was an exercise in pure negative space drawing in which the students drew the shapes of spaces in a wooden chair.  In the third exercise we applied the lessons of the second drawing to a practical drawing problem, a still life of bottles.  The specific information about how to set up your subjects and student examples of these exercises can be found here.

These are portfolio exercises that must be made up by the first half portfolio collection to receive full credit.

Homework-  We will continue with bottles and the issues explored in the last exercise of the day.  Set up four similarly sized bottles (four wine bottles, four soda bottles, four perfume bottles, etc)  on a table top with a little space between them.  Do a line drawing of the four on a page in your sketchbook, using  the pencil of your choice.  Leave the bottles in place, but move yourself to different viewing position around the table and draw it again on a new page.  Repeat two more times for a total of 4 drawings of the four bottles.  (or if you prefer, set up the 4 bottles on some kind of board or tray and rotate the whole thing, so the bottles maintain relative positions to each other but you see it differently each time)

For next class 9/27/13- We will continue with line, doing some exercises involving perspective.  Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencils and eraser, and sketchbook homework.

9/19/13 2D Design

Today's Class-  Tonight we started our study of line.  I showed about three dozen art historical slides, from cave paintings to the 20th century, discussing how artists used lines in each and the effects they had.  Then the class did a series of portfolio exercises involving contour line.

How to make this up-  Find yourself a shoe, a closed one works best.  (dress shoe, sneaker, boot, but avoid sandals and flipflops) Use your 18" x 24" pad and pencils and complete a series of exercises involving different kinds of contour lines.  You may draw more than one shoe on each page (as in the above student example) and even use the backs of the sheets.  The specific instructions can be found here.

This is a portfolio exercise, due at the end of the semester, but considering all the bigger projects we have coming up, I advise you to get this done now.

Homework- The stipple (dot) drawings begun in class last week are due at the beginning of class on September 26, 2013.  You must bring both the drawing and the original source photo.  They'll be graded and returned the same night.

For next class 9/26/13- We will have a critique of the stipple projects, and then start a new graded project, a pencil line still life drawing.  Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencils, and eraser.  

9/13/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class-  Today we began our study of line.  I showed a few dozen slides of historical art, from cave paintings to the 20th century, explaining the ways the artists used line and the effects it had in each piece.  After that, the class did a series of exercises in contour line drawing, using shoes as the subject.

How to make this up-  Find yourself a shoe, one that's closed works best (sneaker, dress shoe, boot, etc, but stay away from sandals and flip flops).  Use your 18" x 24" pad and your choice of pencils (if you like, try different ones to see how they work).  You may draw more than one shoe on the page (as in the above student example) and even use the back of the page if you like.  You'll be doing a series of contour line exercises.  The specific instructions and details, as well as photos of student examples, can be found here.

Homework-  More shoes.  Using your small sketchbook, and pencil of your choice, draw 10 shoes, one per page, so that each more or less fills the page.  You may do 10 drawings of the same shoe, or a variety of shoes.  Do the following sketches, similar to what we did during class:

8 pages of exterior contour line shoes
1 cross contour shoe drawing
1 full detail line shoe drawing

For next class 9/20/13-  We will continue our study of line.  Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencils, eraser, and sketchbook homework.  

9/12/13 2D Design

Today's Class- On our first real day of class we started our study of two dimensional art by using the simplest of all marks, the dot or point.  The class did a portfolio exercise and started the first graded project of the semester.

How to make this up-  You will need to do the following exercise and project:

Wallpaper Exercise

Take a piece of your 18" x 24" paper, and use your pencil to divide it into three roughly equal vertical sections.  Then use your various black markers to create three patterns using nothing but dots.  The patterns can be pure geometry or form recognizable images.  As with classic wallpaper, the patterns must repeat somewhere between the top and the bottom.  Above is a student example from a previous semester.

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

Stipple Value Drawing

A stipple drawing is a value drawing made from nothing but dots of ink.  By varying the concentration of dots in a given area, values can be made lighter or darker, and with careful placement can show gradual changes in light and dark, and even simulate textures.  Students were asked to choose a black and white photo showing a three dimensional object, ideally with a wide range of light, medium, and dark values.  A pencil breakdown of the photo was done on paper, then dots of ink from your ultra fine point markers are used to match the values from the photo.  Above is a student example from a previous semester (click to enlarge and see the detail).  Additional examples and the detailed instructions for the assignment can be found here.  

Homework- The stipple drawing mentioned above is due at the beginning of class on September 26, 2013.  You must bring both the original source photo and the resulting drawing at that time.  Drawings will be graded and returned that night.

For next class 9/19/13-  We will start our study of line with some exercises in contour line.  Our subject will be shoes.  Since I do not have enough to provide one to everyone, you are responsible for making sure you have a shoe to draw.  (an closed shoe works best- avoid simple sandals and flip flops, not enough there to draw)  You can bring an extra one with you or be prepared to remove one from your foot. Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencils and eraser, along with your shoe.

9/6/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class-  Today was our first meeting of the semester.  I distributed and reviewed the syllabus with the class.  I had the students fill out a survey related to their artistic background and interests, which we discussed as a class.

Homework-  nothing yet

For next class 9/13/13-  We will start our study of line with some contour drawing. The subject will be shoes, and since I don't have enough to give one to everyone, you will be responsible for providing one yourself, so either bring an extra one or be prepared to remove one from your foot.  Also bring your 18" x 24" drawing pad, pencils, and pencil eraser.

9/5/13 2D Design

Today's Class- Tonight was our first meeting of the semester.  I distributed the syllabus and reviewed its contents with the class.  I had the students complete a survey regarding their artistic background and experiences, which we discussed as a group.

Homework- Find a black and white photograph to be the subject of a project we will start in class next week.  It must be a photo of an actual three dimensional object or scene, not just a flat design.  It may be a photo you have taken yourself, or may be one from a book or magazine.  You will be drawing from it, so choose something that you feel you can work with.  (if you can't draw people, don't pick an image of a person)  Something with a wide range of lights, darks, and middle tones works best.

For next class 9/12/13- Bring your 18" x 24" pad of drawing paper, pencil, eraser, two black ultra fine point markers, large permanent black marker, and your black and white photo.

Welcome to the Fall 2013 Semester

This is the blog that I have set up for my classes at OCC.  To make things less confusing, posts that are specifically for my Basic Drawing class (183-05) will be written in green text, while posts for my 2D Design class (184-E-01) will be written in blue text.  Posts that can apply to both, such as this announcement, will be in black text.

Each week I will post information about the class in this space, usually later that evening.  The title of each post will contain the name of the class and the date.  I will post a description of whatever we worked on in class that day, including photos of student work if applicable and available.  I will also include homework assignments, due dates, and a list of materials needed for the following meeting.  About one month's worth of posts will appear on the main page, then older ones can be accessed by the archive functions in the right hand column.

Certainly this site will be useful for anyone who misses a class for any reason.  Many students are able to catch up before the next class.  But even if you never miss a class, you might come here to verify a due date, see additional examples of completed projects, or just get a reminder of what you need to bring to the next class.  It's available 24/7, without having to wait for me to reply to your e-mail.  If you still need additional information or have other questions, you are welcome to e-mail me and I'll likely be back to you within a day, but in my experience, most of what students need to know will already be here.

5/9/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class- Our final meeting of the semester.  We started with a group critique of the Final Drawings from last week's class.  After that I dismissed everyone while I completed the grading of the 2nd half portfolios, and the sketchbooks.  When everyone returned about an hour later they picked up all those items and learned those grades.  Those who did not return can find their graded work on the top shelf on the set closest to the classroom door (the shelf has my name on it) with everyone's sketchbook tucked inside their 18" x 24" pad.  Final semester grades will be calculated over the next few days and will  be available online sometime after that.

Enjoy your summer.

5/2/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class-  Today was the final still life drawing of the semester.  A still life with a group of mixed objects was set up at the beginning of class and students had the whole class period to do their best drawing from it using their choice of charcoal, conte crayon, or ink wash.

How to make this up-  Everyone on the current roster showed up today, so everyone turned it in.

Homework-  No new homework this week, but next week I'll be grading the sketchbooks.  If you are not currently caught up, you have until next Thursday to make them up.  If you go back through the blog you will find the specific assignments for the 33 assigned sketches.

2nd Half Portfolio-

Next week I'll be grading the 2nd Half Portfolio, all the work not individually graded since we finished charcoal. This is what I'll be looking for and where it can be found on this blog:

3/21/13  Ink Wash  two still life drawings

4/11/13  Monotype Prints  three prints made with oil paint on plastic or metal

4/18/13  Conte crayon  two still life drawings, one red, one black

4/25/13  Conte crayon  mannequin drawings, two using black and red together

For next class 5/9/13-  Our final meeting.  We'll have a group critique of the final drawings, and I'll dismiss everyone temporarily while I finish grading those, the portfolios, and the sketchbooks.  You must bring the portfolios and sketchbooks to get the points for those.   Everything will be graded and returned before the end of the class period.