Project #1: Charcoal Reduction Self-Portrait
Step 1: Complete Value Shaded Facial Feature Sketches
Check the daily objects on the classroom board for due dates!
Step 2: Complete Charcoal Reduction Experiment (still-life object)
Step 3: Take High-Contrast "Selfie"
Step 4: Set up your board and paper - wear dark clothing!!
Step 5: Begin your reductive portrait drawing
Step 6: Mat, Evaluate, and Reflect!
Project #2: Reflective Objects
Reflective Still-Life (observation from life) or Liquid in Motion
Step 1: Select image reference
Step 2: Draw selected image using pencil on appropriate paper
Mediums may include Pencil, Charcoal, Colored Pencil, Ink, Pastel, and/or Watercolor
Step 3: Apply color and/or value - emphasis on realism and detail
Step 4: Mat, Evaluate, and Reflect!
Project #3: Artist Research Painting
Oil or Acrylic painting based on the style of a chosen artist.
Step 1: Research 10 artists, complete notecards
Step 2: Write 1 page research paper
Step 3: Select image references
Step 4: Draw painting concept
Step 5: Stretch/Prime Canvas - Project Image
Step 6: Paint (Oil or Acrylic)
Step 7: Evaluate, and Reflect!