Drawing From Observation - Still Life

Figure Drawing

The Drawing Group drawing from the New Master's Academy's life drawing series on You Tube

 

 

Project Choices

 

 

PLUSH “Ugly” Dolls/Pet Monsters 

Led by Mrs. Denison /Ms. Rebekka

 

Focus: creating a 3-D soft sculpture using appropriated materials

        Need some Ideas???  

Follow Jen's board Art- PLUSH on Pinterest.

 

 

 ALSO, Check out more of Jennifer

Strunge's cotton monsters!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.     Sketch (thumbnails) a general idea

2.     Gather materials – may store in brown paper bag with name

3.   Think about Elements/Principles for a cohesive design:

Elemens- line, shape, form, color/value, space, texture

Principles- Unity/Harmony, Balance, Scale, Emphasis, contrast

*I PAD app, “O Snap” or “lapse it” to document process

 

 

Painting from Photo Reference 

 

Led by Ms. Jen / Mrs. Atkins

 

Focus: Creating a monochromatic painting from a photograph.

1.     Photographic Reference – Selfies or otherwise (no plagiarism)

2.     Think about Elements/Principles for a cohesive design:

              Elements - line, shape, form, color/value, space, texture

              Principles - Unity/Harmony, Balance, Scale, Emphasis, contrast

3.     Edit Photo, Use I pads to add filter /separate values into shapes, Print

4.     Grid or Project Image onto Canvas Paper or Tyvek for large pieces

5.     Paint- make value scale

6.     Paint- fill in shapes with appropriate values

*I PAD app, “O Snap” or “lapse it” to document process

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP! Collaborate, and Mix It Up: Mixed media collaboration

Led by Ms. Rebekka / Ms. Jen

 

 

This will be a jump on/ jump off project for students who cannot commit to   

Art Club every week.  This project will also be available to those students who

finish early or abandon a project.  Each week another element / process will

be added to the piece.

 

Week 1.  Shadow Tracings- Sharpie and Tyvek, overhead projector and

objects

 

Week 2.  Ms. Rebekka’s Choice

 

Week 3-4 Wrap Up

*I PAD app, “O Snap” or “lapse it” to document process

 

 

 

 

 

 

Independent Study: Must get permission. 
For students with a very specific project in mind who can stay focused and follow through. 
Ie. Portfolio Prep, Club documentarian (blogger/ photographer) etc…

 

Heavy Metal Photography

Heavy Metals is a new series by UK Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Photographer Albert Sevesobased on his need of exploring new fluids, forms, liquids, inks and metals.

http://www.juxtapoz.com/current/heavy-metals-by-albert-seveso

The Power of the Pen

"Over the last 24 hours publications, artists, illustrators, cartoonists, and journalists have responded and reacted to the tragic killing of our peers at Paris-based satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo by masked gunman. Here is a collection of those responses."

See more at: http://www.juxtapoz.com/current/artists-respond-to-charlie-hebdo-attack

Here's another compilation of images: http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/heartbreaking-cartoons-from-artists-in-response-to-the-ch#.hxQX8PP49

Banksy responds via Twitter

 

Mixed media...mix and match

When exploring expression there are so many ways to articulate feelings and ideas, just open up and explore find a starting place. 

Here are a few ideas!

Collage, stitch, paint, sew, wrap, glue, break, assemble, tie.

Choose Your Own Art Adventure

THEME: HARMONY

 

What is harmony?

Can color or shapes feel harmonious?

Do we live in harmonious times? Can art help to create social harmony?

How will YOU interpret the theme?

 

Definition: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/harmony

 

*Themes will change every 4 weeks

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CAC members,

 

Think about the theme, Harmony and your interpretation

of it.  Decide what Center you'd like to work in for the next

4 weeks.  When you have an idea, fill out a Project Plan

(see below) and get it approved.  Your idea may change and

evolve as you work, sometimes that is a beautiful part of the process.  Use your time wisely and try not to procrastinate, as

you will be rating your efforts in an artist's self-evaluation

after the 4 weeks.

This program is designed to prepare you to work as an

independent artist, to self-critique, and for those who are

willing to put in the time and effort, create an artist portfolio.

Our common goal is to put on an amazing show in May, and last year's will be hard to beat.  LET'S DO THIS!

 

Thanks,

Ms. Jen

 

 

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EXAMPLE  Artist’s Independent Project Plan  EXAMPLE

Elements of Art: Line, shape, form, color, texture, space Principles of Design: Pattern, contrast, emphasis, balance, scale, harmony,

rhythm/movement, unity, variety Consideration: Completion, Craftsmanship, Effort, Time Management,

Execution, Creativity, Originality  

Monitor Your Efforts 1-5: 1=incomplete, 2=complete, little effort,

3=good, 4=very good, 5=excellent & above expectations

What is the project theme?

HARMONY

Describe YOUR approach/response to the theme.

I would like to explore color harmony.

How do you plan to utilize the Elements/Principles of Art/Design?

I plan to experiment with color and balance to emphasize harmony.

What materials do you plan to use and how?

I would like to use photography.

Have you used these materials before? 

I have taken photos before, but have not explored the medium very seriously

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CENTERS

*you will have the opportunity to switch or stay in your chosen center after 4 weeks

 

PHOTOGRAPHY
with Ms. Rebekka & Ms. Jen
*Geared at the student who wants to explore and experiment with photography and digital media

Materials:  Digital Cameras, I PADS, Digital Printing, Lap-tops   
                  Adobe Suite, Large & Reg Format Printers


PROJECT IDEAS: 
Photo Installation
Photo Cards/ Book/ Calendar
Photographic Alphabet
ZINE

Practices:
"The best camera is the one you have with you"
sketchbook
Hip Shots
Experiment with Lighting
Document
Photo A Day Challenge
Abstraction- representational/ non-representational


MIXED MEDIA 
with Ms. Rebekka, Mrs. Dennison, & Mr. Ryk

Mixed media, in visual art, refers to an artwork that is created with more than one medium.

*Geared at the student who wants to explore and experiment with many different media

Materials:  Drawing, Painting, Collage, Printmaking,
                   Photography, Craft (Fibers/Jewelry),
                   Multi-media/Tech


PROJECT IDEAS: 
ALTERED BOOKS/ ARTIST JOURNAL

Practices:
sketchbook
collect materials
ATCs


DRAWING & PAINTING
with Mrs. Atkins & Ms. Jen
*Geared at students who want to explore traditional drawing and painting techniques
and apply them in a contemporary way.

Materials:  Drawing and Painting from Photos
and Observation

PROJECT IDEAS: 
Master Copies with a twist
Still Life
Portraiture
Portfolio Prep
Graphic Novel/ Comic

Practices:
sketchbook
ATCs
 

Materials & Techniques References:

Fundamentals of Drawing from Kabir Malkani
 

Intro to printmaking from mrsbauerart


 

Acrylic Paint: Tools, Tips and Techniques from Jessica Cole Davis

 

Altered Book Workshop from Laura Johnson