Calliope Winter Issue...

Over the break create some sketches or mixed-media piece for Calliope. 

 The theme could be winter or Valentines Day. 

 Submissions will be due to Mrs. Kaiser not later than January 9th. 

SKY meets land

Here are some stellar examples of acrylic land and seascapes painted by students in the Advanced Drawing & Painting class.  Students used impasto and glazing techniques to create depth and translucency in their work. 

 Congratulations artists they are beautiful!

Link to original Lesson

Cassidy Murphy

Jamie Hershman

Quinn Bohan

Sara-Jean Yanac

Emily Hardy

MIXED-MEDIA sketchbook

Intro Drawing and Painting 

At a recent teacher workshop I was given a hand-out that contained a lot of information.  As the speaker presented I was looking over the hand-out and spotted words that resonated with me.  I underlined these words, drew designs around them, and began to doodle pictures that came to mind.  My doodling helped me better understand what the speaker was trying to get across and I was inspired to create a collage.  I first ripped and cut the words out from the hand-out then I used mod-podge (acrylic gel medium) to glue them to Bristol board.  I then began to layer pastels, mixing them with mod-podge.  The piece was spontaneous, like a doodle. Try this for a sketchbook assignment-you can add photographs, use marker, pastel, ink...etc.  Over the next week think about words your hear or see…maybe you will be inspired by words in a song or during a lecture in school. 

You will be creating a work of art that has a theme.  The theme will be up to you. This piece should have colored pencil and/or pastel pencil,  typed words, written words, pencil and/or ink. Photograph from a magazine. You should compose all the elements in your  piece so that the eyes flow from one area to the next.  How do you do this?  Maybe the corner of one element points another.  Or you can place similar colors around the piece so your eye jumps from place to another.  MOVEMENT is an important principle of design. We want it in this piece.  ALSO think about texture.  How can words make texture?  How does the use of different media create an interesting work of art?  How do you create balance in this piece?  Think about it, but not to much you want to have fun and let the creative juices flow. 

A book I find inspirational is:
Unfurling, A Mixed-Media Workshop with Misty Mawn: Inspiration and Techniques for Self-Expression through Art. The collages below are examples of her work.  Her work is multi-faceted and so much fun to look at.  I especially enjoy the way she incorporates a still-life into this collage. 

More Mixed-Media Pieces...

Advanced Drawing and Painting

Artwork from: From Ordinary to Extraordinary by Ken Vieth

I came across this lesson on another teacher's website (thank you Mrs. Briggs).  It connects with the artists and styles we have been studying.  Start by perusing magazines until you find an image that jumps out at you.  Take a portion of that image and place it in your sketchbook (don't glue it down yet).  Extend the images by creating an interesting composition.  Think of the negative and positive space and how both define your sketch.  Create a few different examples of how you can complete this drawing.  After you have a solid composition and creative idea start planning your color scheme.  What mood are you trying to create?  Use either colored pencil, watercolor, and/or ink (or a combination of all three).  Remember to layer your materials to create depth in your piece.  Be thoughtful, creative, and invest yourself in you work!

Use your time in class today to look for an image you would like to "extend". Print the image out on the phaser printer so you are ready to glue it into your sketchbook the next time we meet.

Shoreline Arts Trail Nov. 23-24

This weekend head out to the "trail".  The arts trail!  Amazing shoreline artists open their studios to everyone interested in viewing their work. I love to see where an artist works and to meet the artist in person.  So many wonderful works of artists to see see in such a short time.  By the end of the semester you will have to visit an art gallery and do a formal critique of a work of art that you are looking at in person, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to do so. Follow the link below to find out more information. 

Artists James Riccio and John Falato

 Advanced Drawing and Painting

  James R. Riccio Watercolor Paintings

 After having a conversation with painter James Riccio I am reminded how difficult it is to paint with watercolors. Follow the link above to view his work. Years ago I studied watercolor painting with John Falato at Paier College of Art.  It was shockingly hard to paint with watercolors after having some experience painting with oils.  I found myself putting dark values on the paper and not being able to correct my mistake, once it was on the paper it was there for good.  Unlike oils or acrylics you cannot scrape your paint off or paint over an obvious mistake. As our class continues on the path of learning about watercolors, realize that it does take a lot of patience and planning when creating a watercolor painting. 

  Watercolor Painting tips from John Falato  

  

Intro to Watercolors

Advanced Drawing and Painting

In the next few weeks you should have completed three works of art that utilize watercolor. One representational still-life, one self-portrait or portrait , and one abstract mixed-media.  For details about the requirements review the

Watercolor Projects Document

       

Perspective and Perception

Intro to Drawing and Painting

Your next artistic challenge will be to create an acrylic painting that shows your knowledge of perspective. Create the illusion of space by portraying objects and architecture the correct size and proportion.  Choose an architectural or atmospheric space that is intriguing to you and then make a painting that represents that space in your personal way.  You may simplify the details to create an abstract painting or you can try for a realistic rendering. 

View the following Document for more information on this lesson:

Perspective Lesson

The paintings below make an impact by including perspective as a key component to design. 

Create a Message in Mixed-Media

                                                                                  

                                                                    

You can  decide to make a work of art that is related to a cause you feel passionate about. Or you could make a whimsical piece that reflects an interest or subject. A cause could be related to something close to home, in your own community, or it could be an issue that affects the entire world.  When you create this work of art it should be something you feel personally invested in.

In your sketchbook:

·         Describe why you are interested in this cause or subject.

Make a list of words or symbols that could or do represent your cause or subject.   For instance if you were going to make a work of art about families or people being homeless your list might look like this:  $$, people, children,  empty boxes, broken homes??,  sad, pain, loss, bad economy, mental illness,…etc.   If you were  creating a work of art about birds decide what you want to include in the piece.

·         List some colors you think will help you portray the mood you want to relate to the viewer.

·         After you have your list start drawing thumbnail sketches of ideas of any overall composition.  We will be mixing-media to create this work of art, but it is a good idea to start with some kind of composition.  

Outside of class look for articles or written words about your cause or subject.  You could also type something up yourself and pick and interesting font that supports or reflects your cause or subject.  Maybe there are lyrics to a song that are suitable.  You need to have writing or words somewhere in your work (they do not have to be legible). Contemplate what texture paper you might want to add to your work. Finally, draw an image you want to repeat in your work of art.  This could be a symbol or an actual object, person, animal…etc.   You will repeat this image either by replicating it smaller or larger or cutting it out of paper. 

Putting it all together 

 Now that you gathered all the materials and ideas for your work start composing.   How can repetition of an image have an impact on the movement and interest in your piece?  What are you going to emphasize?  Is there a focal point?   How are you going to place colors, textures, lines, and shapes to create a visually balanced piece? 

Robert Rauschenberg

Advanced Drawing and Painting


Rauschenberg, a relevant Pop-Artist and Abstract Expressionist, gave us some very unique works of art.  You will be creating an Activist Art piece this semester, it would be beneficial to take a closer look at his work. In your sketchbook write about your reaction to one of the pieces below.  What do you think Rauschenberg is trying to say?  Does his work appeal to your aesthetic?  Look carefully at the materials he uses to create his art.  Describe them.  Discover more about the work of art.  When was it created?  Did the artist reveal what the work was about? Please do some additional research to learn as much as you can about the work of art.  We will discuss your findings in class on Friday November 15th. 

Bed

Retroactive 1

Canyon

Factum 11

Rubus

The Art of a Doodle

Intro to Drawing and Painting

What is a doodle?  Is it daydreaming on paper?  Give it a try.  In your sketchbook start drawing whatever comes to mind. Maybe you want to write some words, draw abstract lines-whatever you like.  You can even talk to a friend while doing this.  Have fun with it, express yourself. 

A doodle on a napkin paints a picture...

Jeremy Collins

Artists are fortunate because they are able to express themselves as they create. I really love the way Jeremy Collins shows a feeling of sadness and support in this doodle that has been turned into a print.  He really captures the weight of the grief of the person seated.  The red arms show the connection everyone has to the person seated and how they want to help.  If you would like to find out more about this print and Jeremy Collins check out the following sites. 

Jeremy Collins                                  Sandy Hook Print

Critique

Intro to Drawing and Painting



The last work of art we formally critiqued was much more complicated than the one below by Pablo Picasso (Blue Period).  I would like you to find the name and year this painting was created and then complete a formal critique.
This is due on November 11th.

STEPS:

1. Describe what you see. This is the objective (not subjective or personal) portion of the Art Critique. (Objective information or analysis is fact-based where as Subjective information is based on personal opinions, interpretations, points of view, emotions & judgment)

Objective Information involves a technical description-nothing more. It should include things like:

ü  Artist's name.

ü  Title of work.

ü  Type of artwork.

ü  Subject of the painting (scene).

ü  Objects in the painting.

ü  First impression. Note the characteristics of the artwork that first jump out at you.

ü  Colors used.

ü  Shapes, lines and texture.

ü  Light saturation.

ü  Sensory qualities. Identify the predominant mood and visual effect.

2. Analyze the Artwork. Evolve the art criticism from a technical description to an in-depth examination of how the technical elements were utilized by the artist to create the overall impression conveyed by the Artwork. Technical elements you need to analyze when you critique artwork include:

ü  Lines, Shapes, Color, Space & Texture.

ü  Light and Shadow.

ü  How each technical element contributes to the mood, meaning and aesthetics of the Artwork.

3. Interpret the Artwork. This part of an Art Critique is more subjective (personal-see definition above) than the others, as you are expected to use your analysis of the technical aspects of the piece of Art to apply your own idea to the artist's intended purpose for the Artwork. Try to accomplish the following things when formulating your interpretation:

ü  Describe what you think the artist is trying to say through the work of Art.

ü  Expound on the feeling conveyed by the Artwork. Describe what the Artwork means to you, and why.

ü  Explain what you feel is the artist's intended purpose for creating that particular work of Art. Examine why the artist made the choices in technique, materials and subject matter and how they relate to the intended purpose.

ü  Identify symbols in the artwork and describe how they relate to the artist's technical choices and contribute to the artist's execution of the intended purpose.

4. Evaluate the Artwork. This is a summary of the Art criticism process leading up to this point. Use your analysis and interpretation to draw conclusions and reach judgments about the artwork.

ü  State what you think the Artwork's value is. For example, its value may be to evoke nostalgia, to incite anger or to impart beauty. Explain why you feel this way.

ü  Describe the Artwork's relevance to the Art Community and to people as a whole.

ü  Explain where you feel the Artwork has strong value and where you think it falls short.

Remember, your goal is not to say whether or not the Artwork is “good”, but rather to describe the essence of the work by analyzing the Elements and Principles of Design and the artists intention with the information in front of you.

Colorful Self-Portraits

Intro to Drawing and Painting

Now that you have been drawing realistic features, trying to create the correct tones in the skin and hues in the facial features it is time to move away from reality and use an imaginative, expressionistic color scheme.  Why do this?  Because art isn't only about being able to manipulate a medium to represent reality it is also used to express oneself.   During a time when Picasso had experienced loss he created paintings that reflected his mood and used the color blue to accentuate this. The fauvist used many vibrant colors, not necessarily to express happiness or jovial times, but to break away from traditional art.  In the next few classes we will explore color schemes.  Take a look at the work below to see colors used in a non-traditional way. Also review the Color Vocabulary List because there will be an assessment of color terms at the end of the project.

Picasso

Emil Nolde

Matisse

Matisse

COLOR

Intro to Drawing and Painting

What is Fauvism and who were the major artists that are associated with the movement?  Your next journal assignment is to research this movement. Look at paintings that were made by artists during the Fauvist movement.  Find one that you like or are intrigued by and write about it in your sketchbook.  Make sure you include some information about the artist that created it, as well as, the four steps of critique.  We will share what you have learned in class on Friday.