Who is Shepard Fairey?

Fairey "Andre, the Giant" 1989

Designing for the Web

When designing our digital images we need to be aware of copyright laws and what  "fair use" or "public domain" means.  Shepard Fairey reached millions of people when he designed the "Hope" poster using an image of President Obama.  There was a lot of controversy 
amongst artists when it came to how Fairey acquired the image he used for the poster.  Your assignment is to discover more about the controversy, Shepard Fairey, and copyrighting.   Complete the following assignment and be prepared to talk about your findings in class.

Shepard Fairey and Copyrighting Journal Entry

Fairey "Hope" 2008

Discover the Artist

Advanced Drawing and Painting



Discover the name of each watercolor painting. Find out who painted it and when it was painted.  Which one do you like the best and why?  Research the artist of your favorite painting and write about their life in your sketchbook. A little hint... the artists names are John Singer Sargent, J.M.W. Turner, Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, Georgia O'Keeffe and Albrecht Durer. 

Student Postcard for the "Looking for Good" Project

Created by Jane B

A beautiful ink drawing created using the stippling method. 

Read more about the "Looking for Good Project" under "Creative Opportunities" in this Blog.

Drawing Facial Features

Advanced Drawing and Painting

Here are some guidelines to help you understand the proportions of the face and the characteristics of the facial features.  Take your time observing the relationships between the features. You should be working on improving the drawing of yourself in your sketchbook at home or in between lessons.

Click on each picture to read descriptions.

Watercolor Projects

Advanced Drawing and Painting

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

Watercolor Projects Document

Create a new creature using Photoshop!

Designing for the Web

There are tools in Photoshop that can make elephant skin look like lizard skin. In this lesson you will delve deeper into the magic of photoshop. Take a look at your next lesson to find out more.

Creating a unique creature in Photoshop

Great work in Photoshop!

Designing for the Web

Here are some great examples of creative self-portraits utilizing f/x and filters in Photoshop. Students should complete this Journal Entry about their artwork

Brittaney

Vikki

Jorge

Rahul





Allison