ART: WEEK 6

Home-work for the weeks of  September 24 - October 8, 2015
Assignments Due: October 8, 2015

WEEK ONE (September 24-October 1, 2015):

Work on homework assignments (see below)

WEEK TWO (October 1-8): 

Work on Semester Project #1

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!

INSPIRATION
Read pages 49-57 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 focuses on the illusion of value: 

TIPS & TECHNIQUES
It takes practice to select the right value when looking at something in color. Sometimes it helps to convert the image to "grayscale" in order to show the values more clearly.

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

SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEO FOR WEEK 6:

Are you choosing to draw objects you think are interesting?

PRACTICE DRAWING

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

DAY ONE:  Draw an egg based on the instructions in the video we watched in class and using the photo handout as your reference. Remember to shoot for a full-range of value in your drawing. Develop the background by using cross-contour lines that contrast with the egg. Don't be afraid to take chances and embellish your composition by trying new things!

DAY TWO: Complete two Value Shading Worksheets — one with graphite, and the other with a colored pencil(s) of your choice (use only one color per object). 

DAY THREE: Draw an interesting object. Be sure to show the full value scale in the highlights and shadows of your composition. Pay attention to the local values of your object and its surroundings. Remember: Local values are flat areas, each area with its own value. (Example: light hitting chalkboard and wall at the same time.)

DAY FOUR: Draw an interesting object that is receiving one direct source of light. If you choose to draw outside, do it in either the morning or afternoon. Noon is not a good time to draw outdoors due to the sun's brightness which could cause the values to wash out. Look for light and dark values and show them in your drawing. If you want to, try to imitate the extreme contrasts you would find in the Chiaroscuro technique we studied in class.