Create
an abstract composition using 3 lines and 2 shapes to completely fill a 5 1/2x 8 1/2 inch space. The shapes and lines can be organic, geometric, Circles, squares,
triangles.This
composition will be repeated 3 times for 3 separate media choices
- Collage
- Op
Art
- Painting
To
develop a sense of Space in your
composition;
1.
Use
size changes for your shapes
2.
Overlapping
3.
Vary
the placement of the elements within the composition
Employ
Repetition of shapes and lines to
create a sense of Rhythm and Movement.
Vary
the Value to create Contrast
Vary the type of Textures to create Contrast
The
finished product should to employ Unity and
Balance to create a Harmonious overall design.
Post a picture of your finished mask. The stage should be Leather Hard. When it turns Bone Dry it will be put in the Kiln for the Bisque Firing.
Title the post, Mask Progress 5-6.
Before we start to actually use clay, we need to draw sketches of our mask ideas.
- First, draw 5 small sketches of different ideas.
- Next, pick your favorite and draw a full size skecth with all of the details you will add to your mask.
Put on the finishing touches of value to the face, neck, eyes, nose, and mouth.
Hair
Add a base layer to the hairAlways work in the direction that the hair grows. Use a 3B pencil.
Add areas of darker value to the hair and use a sharpeneed eraser to erase highlights.
Add some value to clothing
Erase all grid marks
Take a picture and post to your blog. Title it Portrait- Final 4-16
I will grade your portriat as it is at the end of this class. If you want to improve it you can do so outside of class, during advisory, or before of after school.
Add a base layer of value on the face and neck with a HB pencil
Add value and detail to the lips
Add value to the nose. pay close attention to where the shadows and and highlights are on the bridge and tip of the nose.
Add Value to the eye sockets
Add value to the chekks, chin, and forehead
Add value to the neck.
POST YOUR PORTRAIT PROGRESS TO YOUR BLOG TODAY!!!!!!!
- Write 2 things you feel you are doing well
- Write 2 things you wish to improve
NEXT CLASS - HAIR
Add a 1 inch grid in the area of the eyes and a 1/2 inch grid on your picture. Grid even smaller for better results.
Draw the outline of the eyeball. To get the best placement, notice where the eyeball lines cross the grid lines.
Draw the iris and the pupils. Do not color or shade any of the eyes at this point.
Draw the tearduct, the eyelid line, and the rim below the eye where the eyelashes attach. DO NOT DRAW THE EYELASHES YET.
Lightly draw the the shape of the eyebrows to make sure you have proper placement, then draw in the invididual hairs.
Erase the grid on the drawing.
