ART 131 Homework; due Tues. Sept. 2

In your sketchbook, create at least 10 thumbnail size drawings of the subject matter of your choice. These should be done in black ink---you can use an ink pen. Look for interesting figure ground relationships in your subjects. The drawings should be solid black and white.

Positive space: the active shapes in a composition; also known as "figure"
Negative space: the inactive shapes in a composition; also known as "ground"
*Always be conscious of the figure/ground relationship!

On Tuesday, we will begin working on line. You'll need vine charcoal, paper, pencils, eraser and ink pens.

Have a good weekend!

ART 131 Homework due 8/26/08

Homework Assignment: Create a reductive drawing in the same manner as the classroom assignment from Thursday, 8/21. Use charcoal, chamois, and erasers and proceed in the same manner as Thursdays assignment. Choice of subject matter is up to you. Use 18x24 drawing paper. Post on the bulletin board at the beginning of class


Sketchbook Assignment: Brainstorm a list of at least twenty different kinds of artworks you'd like to create. Additionally, write a brief statement (in your sketchbook) about your goals for this class.

PLC Mural Video Link

Here it is:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=W3mdNXCzarA

Enjoy...and be proud...I will post some in progress photos as soon as I catch my breath...

(and no more puddin' for me)

Drawing I Portfolio Requirements

You must bring 8 of the following drawings to the Portfolio Review:

All of these should have been done in class or as homework.

• tonal study (such as the first day exercise)
• an example of a gesture drawing
• an example of ink wash
• an example of negative space
• an example of contour line
• the homework contour drawing of veggies
• Exposing Scarlet project
• an example of cross contour
• an example of a value study
• an example of one-point perspective
• an example of two-point perspective
• an example of a still life with an ellipse in it
• a portrait drawing
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  We will only have time for short critiques, so only bring the eight best examples from the list above.
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  Also, I will provide you with lunch on Monday (and maybe even some cookies :-)
  Carol

Favorite quote from the Jon Houghton workshop

Jon Houghton, Nicole, watercolor demo

Jon did this demo...sorry, this was the best slide I got of it and he took the portrait with him. Anyway, he carefully drew her features and then mixed up a flesh tone and THREW it on the paper! We all gasped. He laughed and said something about "it can't get any worse now". Then he proceeded to create this lovely work. But, it was a valuable lesson even for me----you cannot be afraid to make mistakes. A certain and deliberate boldness is liberating. I also noticed an economy of marks---I know my students have heard this before....if you can say it with one stroke---why use twenty?

This is an oil sketch demo Jon did of Nicole as well. Lovely. I will post his portrait of Tamra (aka Michelle :-) as soon as I get a good slide of it.

But my favorite quote: "The mind cannot comprehend what the rear cannot endure".

Watercolor---Last Class and Critique

I'm sad to say Friday is our last meeting for Watercolor, Spring Semester 08!

So, let's go out with a bang. I'd like to do a group critique, so bring all your work (yes---everything you can lay your hands on, and you'll get feedback from everyone.

And, let's chow down while we do it! Pot Luck, anyone?

I will bring Italian Beef sandwiches and a veggie side dish
Pam will bring cheese cake (yum!)
Susie will bring chips and clam dip
Carol C. will bring cups and fruit
Carol M will bring a veggie tray
Amanda will bring plates, chips and dip
Anne will bring cream cheese and pineapple on pumpernickle bread for tomorrow.

Do I have volunteers for anything else? And remember, we will need someone (any non-cooks maybe?) to bring plates, plastic ware, drinks, etc. You can comment on the blog or email me directly.

Let's meet in Overcash 155, which has comfortable chairs and is close to the kitchen.

Carol

Jon Houghton Portrait Workshop at CPCC

Jon Houghton is a portrait artist who lives and works in Florida and has given an annual (or semi-annual) portrait workshop with Elizabeth Ross for years. We have reached capacity on this year's workshop already!

Here is the schedule: Please note: I have corrected the dates.
Thursday night (April 24): Demo in oil, Overcash 159, Central Campus 6pm (ish).

Friday morning (April 25) Demo in watercolor, Overcash 159, 9:30am; afternoon...work, work, work. Remember, Elizabeth Ross reception at 5pm!

Sat. morning (April 26) work, work, work.....10am till 4pm(ish)

Here is Jon's supply list:

All: vine charcoal (soft or medium), newsprint pad (16x20 or larger)
Kneaded eraser, chamois cloth, small pencil sharpener.

If using Oils:
Palette, Turpenoid, canvases or panels (16 x 20 to 20 x 24), a medium,
rags or paper towels,
Paints: ivory black, raw sienna, yellow ochre, cadmium yellow medium, cadmium red light, alizarin crimson, burnt sienna, raw umber, burnt umber, white (any kind), sap green. This list is just the colors used in flesh tones. Bring what ever other colors you
like as well.
Brushes: I use all kinds and sizes, but they are all in good condition. Don't bring a
bunch of old dried "sticks" with clotted bristles. I'd say the minimum set would be
4 filbert bristles in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, and a small detail brushes like a
"Monarch" no. 2, and 4, another detail brush is the W&N university series synthetic.

Pastels:
As many as you can bring. I use a set of Nu-pastels and a complete 330 stick set
of the old Grumbacher pastels, I also have a number of Rembrandts, schminckes, and
others. You simply can't do much without a variety of colors.

Watercolors:
Most watercolorists will have the paints they need. If you want to be sure, check the list of oil colors and add cerulean blue. No white necessary of course. Brushes should be good quality sables including at least one size 8 brush, (Raphael, W&N series 7, or something equivalent. For paper, I use d'Arches 140 pound cold press or something equivalent like Fabriano. For workshops I usually divide the paper into halfs or quarters ( 15 x 11). Their are many good plastic palettes available. It should have plenty of room to mix and sections for pure color.

And here are some more examples of Jon's work: