Thursday, March 31, 2011
First, we reviewed several color schemes that we learned several units back. It is always helpful to get a quick refresher of previous materials.
Next, we practice the skill of contour line drawing that we learned in the first week of school. The students drew a contour line drawing (one continuous unbroken line)of 6 bottles.
Finally, we got very close to finishing our city scape in 2-point perspective. We will finish the project on Friday.
Students have some homework due tomorrow:
1. Drawing of his/her favorite animal
2. Shapes in 2-point perspective project
3. If in 1st period- money for JDRF
4. Friday is the last day to turn in permission slips to go on the field-trip next Friday.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Her drawing is a great example of filling up the space with shapes.This is CJ's drawing.
He has come creative irregular shapes.This is Taylor's drawing.
He also has combined his shapes in creative ways.
Do you see the bird?Tomorrow we will be adding color to our shapes.
HOMEWORK:
1. Weekly sketchbook check: drawing of anything shaded with hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling.
2. Signed permission slip (and supply fee if you still owe it from the beginning of the year)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
1. Warm-up study for perspective quiz
2. Take quiz on perspective
3. After you finish the quiz, work on practicing either the hatching, cross-hatching or stippling technique.
4. Begin new 1-point perspective project.
HOMEWORK:
1. Weekly sketchbook check:
· Due Friday
· Spend a minimum of 15 minutes
· Draw anything you want
· Use either the hatching, cross-hatching, or stippling technique
2. Get permission slip signed and returned to school by Friday.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Our classes will be going on a field-trip to the Mint Museum in Charlotte on Friday, April 8th. If you would like to join us on the field-trip as a chaperon, please let me know. Students need to get their permission slip signed and return it to school by Friday. There are several students who have not paid their Art I supply fee from the beginning of the semester. Students must pay the supply fee before being allowed to go on the field-trip.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
1. Check homework and signed March newsletter
2. Shade an organic shape
3. Review video guide on Titian
4. Look at a photo and discuss perspective techniques used in the photo with the members of your group.
5. Continue RR drawing
HOMEWORK:
1. Have a great weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Then, we looked at some photos, paintings, and drawings; we discussed the perspective techniques used in each image.Finally, we continued working on our railroad drawing.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Next we shaded a value scale in cross-hatching technique.
Then we looked at some photos and reviewed some perspective techniques the photographer had used to create the illusion of depth and volume. The six perspective techniques are: overlapping, size, color, detail, placement, and converging lines.
Finally, we spent the last half of class working on our railroad drawing.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
This is an example of our cube from yesterday and our pyramid from today.
Next, we shaded a value scale using the hatching technique.
and our hatching technique from today.
Then, we took notes on perspective.
Finally, we spent the last 30 minutes in class beginning our railroad track in 1-point perspective drawing. This is what we drew in class today.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Monday, March 14th
1. Warm-up: shade a cube
2. Handout March Newsletter
3. Blending Value Scale
4. Draw the cube from multiple viewpoints in 1 point perspective
HOMEWORK:
1. Weekly sketchbook check:
· Due Friday
· Spend a minimum of 15 minutes
· Draw what you think is in outer space
2. Get March Newsletter Signed and return it to school
3. Turn in color wheel project- due Tuesday
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
After our warm-up, we spent 10 minutes organizing our sketchbooks and study our notes. As we approach the 5th week in art class, it is important not to forget the information covered in the 1st week of class.
Sara working on her color wheel.Jessica working on her color wheel.
I love how her colored pencils are sorted in to groups of reds and oranges!
Melanie's color wheel.
Reminders:
1. Homework is due tomorrow- draw your favorite sport team's mascot.
2. Open House is tonight from 5:30pm until 7:30 pm. Drop by my room (B221) at any time. I look forward to meeting you.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Each student received two white circles.
On the first circle students cut out images from magazines and glued them on to the circle.After gluing the images down, students created a line drawing of the images on the second circle.Courtney working on her line drawing.