Reductive Charcoal studies
Charcoal studies
Color pastel studies
Experimental Line workshop
Experimental workshop- Line in visual language-Factors that affect line
Activity 1:
Using one simple still life form,
experiment with different ways you can express the same form. Try out the suggestions below. Use the sketchbook that I made you and label each experiment:Different media and applicators:
1. Pen and ink
2. Watercolor
3. Color pastel
4. Charcoal
6. Tree branch- find then and use sumi ink
7. Sponge
8. Palette knives
Different speed- slow to fast
Different intensities- Light soft vs. dense heavy. Very
diluted to heavy
Different modulation- The shape formed by the line. Sinuous,
splattered, short brushstrokes, scraping
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| Ink study-Start light and large |
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| Mask the highlights, add dark tones |
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| Push the contrast and expressive mark making |
Project 2: Expressive drawing and painting
Show expressive drawing and painting power point
Work on more than one at a time. For each activity, I encourage you to make more than one. This process helps out get more loose and less self-conscious about working large and abstractly.
Activity 1:
Dry media, mono chromatic
Activity 2:
Wet media, and dry media. Use experimental "drawing tool of choice".
Activity 3:
Inspired by magazine expressive painting interpretation.
Art 3 Expressive drawing and painting reflection
Which of three expressive drawing and
paintings do you feel most comfortable with?
Interpretation of still life monochromatic
Interpretation of still life color pastel choice
Interpretation of still life variety of painting media
Inspiration imagery
Which of three expressive drawing and
paintings do you feel most successful with?
Explain how this design works. Be as specific
and concrete as possible.
As an art student exploring
creativity, list a few strategies that will help you become more creative.
What did you learn about your
artistic/ creative process while working on the expressive drawings/ paintings?
(both technique, personal style and work ethic)
Activity 4:
Art 3 Expressive drawing and painting reflection
Sculptural mixed media play. Start with a 2D surface and explore folding, tearing creating, cutting, stencilling into the surface to create a pen and ink drawing.
May use- cardboard, oaktag, craft paper or any possible surface that can explore a balance of 2D and 3D surfaces.
Consider looking at inspired imagery on Pinterest or magazines. gather at least 3 potential images
Project 3: Interpretive Cubist still life painting
Teacher set up still life or student set up. Students must convey style of art movement.
CUBISM PROJECT
Within the first two decades of the 20th century, a new art movement began that was unlike any other—Cubism.Started by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso, most Cubist works are immediately recognizable due to their flattened, nearly two-dimensional appearance; an inclusion of geometric angles, lines, and shapes; and a fairly neutral color palette.
http://www.theartstory.org/movement-cubism.htm
Elements of Cubism
Distortion
of figures
Fragmented
planes
Subdued
palette
Tension
between vertical, horizontal diagonal lines
Collaged
elements
Multiple
perspectives viewed at the same time
Famous
Cubist artists:
Pablo
Picasso
George
Braques
Jaun Gris
Sonia
Delaunay
Project 1: Cubist inspired ceiling tile paintings
Procedure:
1. With your partner, research a Cubist painting that you would like to have a "Visual conversation with . . ." . You will need to know the name of the artist as well as the title of the painting
Use the following website: http://www.theartstory.org/movement-cubism.htm
2. Choose an
artist and painting that will help influence your Cubist style.
Read the
analysis of their painting. What
elements of Cubism did the artist use?
How did he/she
arrange the composition? What materials
did he/she use?
Print out any information that will be helpful. You will have a mini presentation about your Artist and the painting when you complete the painting.
3. In the studio:
You and your partner will be working on sketching out a design that is related in some way with the painting that you selected. You will be working on 4 (12 X 12) sheet of paper to create one large 4 ceiling tile painting that will be hung throughout the school ceiling.
Print out any information that will be helpful. You will have a mini presentation about your Artist and the painting when you complete the painting.
3. In the studio:
You and your partner will be working on sketching out a design that is related in some way with the painting that you selected. You will be working on 4 (12 X 12) sheet of paper to create one large 4 ceiling tile painting that will be hung throughout the school ceiling.
Project 2: Cubist inspired still life
Look at
the still life set up. How will you
compose a Cubist painting? Influenced by
the artist and painting that you studied, create two Cubist composition drawings
no larger than 8 X 10 inches.
How to create a Cubist composition?
Option A:
1. Make two sketches of the same still life from
two nearby points of view on separate pieces of acetate.
2. Overlay the images.
3. Then on a third sheet of acetate
decide which lines to use and which ones to delete so the painting will not be
too overwhelming.
4. When deciding on the final shapes, keep in
mind the elements of Cubism: fragment shapes, overlapping, size and scale
changes, creating a flat surface with multiple views at the same time.
5. After you decide on your final
composition, on a separate sheet of watercolor paper create a subdued earth
tone palette with no more than three colors.
Consider using complements and graying out certain colors.
6. Transfer design on canvas and paint using the earth tone palette of choice. When painting, consider the importance that the background and foreground are of equal importance and that there is no central subject.
Option B:
1. Look at the still life set up
2. Draw in interesting angled shapes.
When you draw them in, it does not have to be in order.
3. Consider creating interesting shapes
based on varying sizes. Try to create
fragmented movements with the shapes.
4. Consider overlapping the shapes to
create a sense of movement.
5. Challenge yourself when creating your
composition to have strong architectural elements
Art 3: In the style of . . .
any art historical movement or artist style
Students will research an art movement or artist from our personal library
or the school library. Contemporary art is an option.
Students will all look at the same still life set up and interpret and
paint it in the style of their artist or art movement.
Consider the following and take notes:
* Why
is this art movement or artist significant?
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* What
do you like about this artist or art movement?
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* Describe
the artistic style? Materials, media
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* How
will you create a painting in the style of this art movement or artist? (compositon, texture, color palette, mood,
subject matter)
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* What
materials, media, technical skills do you need?
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Procedure
Use sample watercolor paper and create two
thumbnail sketches in watercolor or tempera paint. You will use acrylic but prefer the immediacy
of watercolor and tempera for sketches.
Question to consider: How will you create a
painting in the style of this art movement or artist? (composition, texture, color palette, mood,
subject matter)
EXPERIMENTAL ART PROJECT 4: RECYCLED, REWORKED, REINVENTED- FINDING NEW MEANING IN YOUR ARTISTIC PROCESS PIECES
From your Expressive drawing and painting series, reflect on your unsuccessful pieces.
Your creative challenge: Tear, rip, cut, collage and make a new piece of work. Look in your house to see if there is any older work that you have that you might want to transform.
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| Unsuccessful expressive painting |
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| Torn and ripped |
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| Collaged and ice inspired piece |
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| Abstract collage |
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| Use cardboard and torn expressive drawing |
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| Inspired by 50s magazine |
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| Drawn, collage and painted |
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| Final piece |
This new body of work maybe 2D or 3D. Feel free to look around the house for any potential found objects, collection that you might want to use for your experimental art pieces.
Check out this website: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/recycled-art-masterpiece-made-from-junks/
Waltham Mills Open studio inspired project
Waltham MiIls Open Studios
Come to Waltham Mills Open Studios this weekend.
Free and open to the public.
Extra credit opportunity:
Take inspiration photos
Talk with artists
add to #westonartshares
https://walthammillsopenstudios.com/
Waltham Mills Open Studio reflection questions
Authentic teaching and learning: Go out and explore-- Artists are curious, hands-on and reflective
Artists highlights and websites: Choose two artists that you are inspired by and two artists that do not.
https://walthammillsopenstudios.com/artists/
Answer the following questions:
Who is the artist?
How do you describe their work?
What about the process do you like or dislike?
If you were interviewing the artist, what questions would you ask them?
How does this artist inform your work/process/themes?
Artists highlights and websites: Choose two artists that you are inspired by and two artists that do not.
https://walthammillsopenstudios.com/artists/
Answer the following questions:
Who is the artist?
How do you describe their work?
What about the process do you like or dislike?
If you were interviewing the artist, what questions would you ask them?
How does this artist inform your work/process/themes?
ART 3: MIXED MEDIA PAINTING
Part 1:Creative thinking strategies
Creative play: The following activities are necessary to creative thinking. Here are examples of right brain functions:
Willingness to take creative risks
Intuitiveness
Freedom to fantasize
Childlike attitude of creative play-Tinkering with ideas, materials, having a fun attitude
Part 2: Creative thinking: Transformation -To alter the structure
How do you transform ordinary objects into extraordinary ones?
How do you transform basic compositions to extraordinary ones?
MARBLED PAPER, PEN, INK, PHOTO REFERENCES, BUBBLE PRINTS
Considering altering 2-3 design elements: line, shape, form, texture, value
What is fundamentally important in your design?
Scale, space, movement, pattern, rhythm, balance, asymmetry
Some transferring techniques to consider, feel free to make up your own:
Add to, subtract from
Layering with a variety of mixed materials (tissue paper, tracing paper, kneedle, image transfers, ink washes)
Starting with photo reference then departing from it.
PHOTOMONTAGE
An image created by cutting and gluing bits and pieces together to form a completely new image.
You can also rework the image using wet or dry media, kneedle and thread.
Some transforming techniques to consider, feel free to make up your own:
Scale change: Magnification, minification
Alter image: Distortion, Fragmention
Surreal dream like imagery: Substitution, disguising
• Choose a theme. Research. Check out:
Mixed media artists website directoy
• Collect images of found objects, photographs, drawings, sculptures, performances, etc. on subject of interest.
• Bring 5-20 b&w Xeroxes of one image or different images. Consider bringing an image of a few different scales (reduce and/or enlarge). Consider having many images on one 8”x10” page (try not to waste)
• Bring a smooth piece of wood, stretched canvas, heavy weight paper, or canvas board of any size (make sure surface is smooth)
Photo transfers
Each student transfer a couple Xeroxes wile considering art elements and principles: line, shape, form, texture, value, space, composition, scale, movement, pattern, rhythm, balance, (a)symmetry
Demo a few works in various stages: dry to wet
Student work goals: work from materials, evolutionary content vs. subject, wabi sabi, action painting, atmosphere, mood, personal sensibility, meditation, reflection,
Materials List
gesso, matte gel medium, molding paste,
permanent ink, vine charcoal, black pastel, soft pencils
watercolor brushes, palette knives, scissors, sandpaper (180)
water spray bottles(1+ for every 5 students),
buckets/bowels/cans (wider the better) large enough to comfortably fit a hand
hair dryers(more the better), extension cords
Mixed media project checklist and reflection
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Did you use your Inspired resources: web, magazines, personal objects
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Write a short
narrative to help develop your focus.
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What is your piece about? An emotion or
a feeling; make a statement
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Bring
something from home and see how you can use it.
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To Think about
Layering for Atmospheric Perspective:
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Magnification:
the process of enlarging the size of something, as an optical
image.
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Distortion: is the alteration of the original
shape (or other characteristic) of something, such as an object, image, sound
or waveform.
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Add to/
subtract from: to join or
unite so as to bring about an increase or improvement / to withdraw or take away, as a part
from a whole.
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Disguise: the alteration or concealment of something in order to prevent
it being seen or recognized by others
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Fragment: 1.
broken piece: a
piece, usually a small piece, broken off something or left when something is
shattered
2.
break up: to lose a sense of unity or cohesion, with the
result that something splits into isolated and often conflicting elements
Remember to
use lighter tones in first couple layers and progressively get darker when
applying layers
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Think about Broad Strokes vs. Details.
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Think about Ying/Yang; the concept of balance and composition. Opposites attract.
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Composition:
Things to think about
Elements of
Design:
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Line: the visual path that enables the eye
to move within the piece. A mark on a surface that describes a shape or
outline
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Shape: areas defined by edges within the
piece, whether geometric or organic
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Color: hues with their various values and
intensities
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Texture: is about surface quality and the
degree of roughness or smoothness in objects.
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Value: is the degree of light and dark in a
design. Value can be used with color as well as black and white.
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Form: 3-D object having volume and thickness
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Space: the space taken up by (positive) or in
between (negative) objects
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Depth: perceived distance from the observer,
separated in foreground, background, and middle ground.
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What
alternative methods and materials did you experiment with?
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10.
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Do you have a
variety of surface experimentation? i.e. cardboard, matte board
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Reflection: 3
Questions
Answer
the questions on the checklist above and think about the questions below as
well.
1.
Is
your composition dynamic (leading the viewer’s eye around the piece)? Does the
negative and positive space complement each other?
2.
What
did you take away from this project? What are you trying to convey in your
piece?
3.
What
were the different attempts at trying out the process? What was successful?
What was not? Did this project help you
grow as an Artist?
Project 5: Breaking out of your comfort zone
This maybe an artist that you don't particularly admire but are intrigued of their technique or creative process.
Research an Artist that differs from your style/content- research and create inspired study
What can you learn from this artist and adopt to your personal style?
Project 6: POP ART Food PAINTINGS
So much incredible content here! The collage-ing techniques featured are spectacular- although elements of the original material are displayed, the new creation is clearly visible in fine detail.
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