Artist AWESOME drawing of Selfie

Since we are going to be working on a large mural of people I thought it would be fun to watch an artist creating a fantastic drawing from a photograph (digital). 

Drawing Hands!

We will be working on a mural that includes the difficult task of drawing people.  People are so unique; hair color, body shape and size, clothing styles and many other characteristics vary from person to person.  Hands are no exception.  The hands and the face are usually the two features of the figure that are exposed.  Today in class and for homework in your sketchbook review the hand tutorials linked here and draw your own hands in a variety of ways for HW due on Friday. 

Drawing Hands Tutorial

FLASH!!!

Designing for the Web

Flash is used to create short animations and is used often to enhance a website.  To get started in Flash go to FLASH VOCABULARY GAME. First review all the vocabulary words and concepts,  then test yourself to see how many you remember.  
You should print out your results at the end of the period.  

"Describe" The First Step of Critiquing a Work of Art

Intro to Drawing and Painting

Take a look at Van Gogh's painting of, "Starry Night".  Use the checklist below to help you be thorough when describing the look of the painting.

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 (acrylic, oil, pencil...etc)

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 (complementary, analogous, monochromatic, tints...etc)

ü  Shapes, lines and texture.

ü  Light saturation.

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

Erik Johansson

Erik Johansson has an incredible way of manipulating images using photoshop.

Check out more of his work at his website.

Ted Talk Erik Johannson

Special Effects in Photoshop

Designing for the Web

In the Advanced Web Design class students work independently on projects they are interested in. Austin has been working on creative special effects using Photoshop.  Here are some examples of his work and links to tutorials he used.  Fantastic work Austin!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTuXTxkAQgo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03hA_TqLyTA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0b4vqRA0qQ

A New World!

Designing for the Web

Now that you have completed your research on Surrealism and are familiar with Photoshop, it is time for you to create your own unique work of art.  Your artwork could make a statement about a global issue or you could focus on something more personal.  Some students in the past have created light-hearted works of art and others delve into more somber issues...it is totally up to you.  We will be animating this photoshop image in Flash so think about ways you will add movement and sound in the future.  The images you see below all include the artist...you can be in your art as well. 
Please read the Surrealistic Lesson Document for more details on the assignment.

Jamie G 2011

Walter K 2011

Josh D 2010

Designing for the Web

Surrealistic works of art create a dream-like environment. To learn more about this art movement research this intriguing style of art...then start thinking about an image you can create in Photoshop.  Complete the following journal entry on Surrealism and view previous student work for inspiration.

Surrealism Journal Entry

Created by Luke S

Created by Tim O.

Created by Brandon M.