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



Composing Objects for Watercolor Painting

Advanced Drawing and Painting

This still-life is centered, related by subject, has a variety of textures,
and the placement of colors create depth.

A still-life is a grouping of inanimate (not moving or living) objects, arranged as a subject or reference for a work of art. Now that you are getting comfortable with watercolor paints it is time to create a more complex painting, like a still-life or a painting of something more intricate than a shell. The most important preparation you can do is find objects you are interested in painting.  They may have sentimental meaning or they may be a beautiful (or off putting) object you think would be a challenge to paint.  You need to be invested in what you are painting so choose wisely.  There are many ways to compose your objects.  You can arrange them in a very balanced and symmetrical way or not.  You may want to focus on one section of a still-life.  Zooming in on one area can make for an intriguing painting.  Create a "home" for your objects, maybe you would like to arrange them in a shoe box or you might need a backdrop cloth on a wall.  Do you need an artificial light source?  It takes some effort and thought when setting up a still-life. Be patient and enjoy the process.

Arranging Objects for a Still-Life

Rule of "Thirds" and Tips on Composition Doc.