Self Portriat by Chuck Close.
Photo Credits: John Weiss.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
7th Grade Portrait Project
Portraits of Value.
1. The tornato technique.
2. Value Scales in pencil, color pencil, patterns and charcoal.
3. Two cubes (shading creates the illusion of 3D!)
4. A monochromatic 'Scribble Drawing' using the tornato technique.
5. Crumpled paper observational drawing. (extra credit!)
We've spent the last week studying and practicing value scales in color pencil, graphite pencil, patterns (hatching, cross-hatching, stippeling) and charcoal. In your sketchbook you should have examples of ....
1. The tornato technique.
2. Value Scales in pencil, color pencil, patterns and charcoal.
3. Two cubes (shading creates the illusion of 3D!)
4. A monochromatic 'Scribble Drawing' using the tornato technique.
5. Crumpled paper observational drawing. (extra credit!)NOW...The Grid Portrait. Show your skills!! Choose one medium (color pencil, pencil, pen, or charcoal) to create a portrait using the grid method.
Projects Steps:
1. Select a high contrast photo (must be a portrait) of 6"x 8".
2. Create a grid on top of the photo by measuring (with a ruler) 1/2" intervals on the top,
bottom and sides of the photo.
3. On a 12"x 18" white drawing paper measure and mark 1" intervals at the top, bottom and
sides of the paper. Use a ruler to draw connecting lines. Be careful to insure lines are
straight and exactly 1" apart.
4. Concentrate on the value of a square in the photograph and replicate the value in the
corresponding square on your drawing paper. Try to "see" the value and NOT get lost in
line or objects. Each square should be treated like its own small piece of art.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
The Power of Animation
This is a beautifully composed stop animation that demonstrates the communicative power of the Visual Arts! The storyline is wonderfully constructed and the visuals are stunning & compelling (call to action). Thank you Ms. Cernera for posting this 'short' on you blog!! And, yes.... I too feel like grabbing a good book, finding a comfy chair, and diving into a literary adventure!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Daily Visual Journal 2.15.12
Sketchbook selections from Illustration Served. Sponsored by The Society of Illustrators.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Daily Visual Journal 2.13.12
The Colossal and Notable Graffiti by Blu
*Thank you Spackenkill art program for posting a great collection of contemporary artists and art sites!
This image was found through their website.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Daily Visual Journal 2.10.12
The Great Wave off Kanagawa (神奈川沖浪裏 Kanagawa Oki Nami Ura?, lit. "Under a Wave off Kanagawa"), also known as The Great Wave or simply The Wave, is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Hokusai. An example of ukiyo-e art, it was published sometime between 1830 and 1833[1] (during the Edo Period) as the first in Hokusai's series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei (富嶽三十六景?)), and is his most famous work.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Daily Visual Journal 2.9.12
J. M. Flagg's 1917 poster, based on the original British Lord Kitchener poster of three years earlier.
Great example of personification.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Daily Visual Journal 2.8.12
Photo portrait by Steve McCurry. As seen on the cover of National Geographic June 1985.
*Learn more about the story:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2002/04/afghan-girl/index-text
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Daily Visual Journal 2.6.12
Pablo Picasso, The Tragedy, 1903, oil on wood, 1.053 x .690 m (41 7/16 x 27 3/16 in.), National Gallery of Art, Washington, Chester Dale Collection
Friday, February 3, 2012
Daily Visual Journal 2.3.12
Edward Hopper, Nighthawks 1942. Oil on canvas 30 x 60 in. The Art Institute of Chicago.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Daily Visual Journal 2.2.12
The first five minutes of every class is dedicated to a written reflection in our Visual Journals (Sketchbooks). Please remember to answer, in complete sentences, the following questions:
1. What do you think the artist is trying to convey in this piece? What is the message, feeling, call to action, or idea that you think about when you observe this artwork?
2. What clues did the artist use (thinking about our visual language: elements of art and principles of design) to convey the message, feelings or ideas? Remember to be specific in telling me where you see the clues!
J.M.W. Turner, Steamer in a Snowstorm. 1842. Oil on Canvas. 91.5 x 122 cm. Tate Gallery, London.
1. What do you think the artist is trying to convey in this piece? What is the message, feeling, call to action, or idea that you think about when you observe this artwork?
2. What clues did the artist use (thinking about our visual language: elements of art and principles of design) to convey the message, feelings or ideas? Remember to be specific in telling me where you see the clues!
J.M.W. Turner, Steamer in a Snowstorm. 1842. Oil on Canvas. 91.5 x 122 cm. Tate Gallery, London.