ART: WEEK 4

Home-work for the week of  September 10-17, 2015
Assignments Due: September 17, 2015

Remember, if you have any questions about these assignments,
please contact Mrs. Z at mrsz@gmx.com. Don't wait until it's too late!

PROJECT #1: ART AS HISTORY - PROJECT TOPIC DUE!!! 
You need to let Mrs. Z know what piece of art your first project will be covering. 

Please email it to her asap. Thanks!

INSPIRATION
Read pages 32-40 in Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer. Be sure to highlight or copy down any quotes that resonate (click) with you, and be ready to share your insights in class.

VOCABULARY
The vocabulary lists are now on Quizlet. With your parents' permission, click here to add yourself to the class and use the flashcards to learn this week's terms.

Click here to join the class: https://quizlet.com/join/tJ49SA5AG

You will have a quiz on these terms/concepts next week. You should be able to match words to their definitions and how to identify each concept in a drawing.

This week's art features organic (biomorphic) shapes. 

"The Study of Two Plants" by Leonardo da Vinci

TIPS & TECHNIQUES

"An artist can use the mind's ability to focus and see anything they want to see. When one sets his focus on a color or shape,
suddenly the color or shapes of things become very clear."
Brenda Ellis

** Remember: Drawing is 50% observation *** 

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR WEEK 4:

Are you taking time to notice a variety of shapes in nature?
Are you looking at nature purposefully? Are you using the sight-measure method for precision?

PRACTICE DRAWING

Pay close attention to the use of shape in each of your drawings this week, but do not neglect the other elements you've learned so far: space, line quality, and texture. You should spend around 30-45 minutes on each drawing. 

DAY ONE:  Draw a hand. Use a hard lead to lightly sketch the hand using only geometric shapes. Once your shape is completed, use a softer lead to draw in your contour lines and texture. Refer to your handout if you need some help seeing the shapes in a hand.

DAY TWO: Draw a page of small objects while observing them. Take time to look carefully at the outside edges. As you look closely, you will see more and more, and your drawings will be more interesting.

DAY THREE: Go outdoors with a pencil and practice measurement on a variety of tree shapes. Use a pencil to measure the object visually using your eyes, not a ruler. Ask measurement questions as you make 5-minute sketches of a few trees. 

DAY FOUR: Make a drawing using trees as your subject. It can be one tree or a group of trees. If it's a sunny day, try to find a spot in the shade where the sun won't be reflecting off your white drawing paper. Observe the trees directly by sitting near them, but far enough away that the entire shape is in view. Will your drawing fit better on the page if you turn it horizontally? Draw a few simple lines with the 2H pencil to place the objects on the paper. Measure the tree(s) using the sight method. Keep in mind the proportions of both the tree(s) and the surrounding area. Use the HB pencil as you continue to draw. Finally, add dark areas using a softer graphite pencil.

TIP ON DRAWING TREES: 

In many types of trees, a branch does not decrease in diameter until it splits off into another direction.