PROJECT 4: Gouache Value Step Scales

Description

Using black and white gouache, paint a full page of distinct values going from black to white. 

From these, create a value scale representing eleven EVEN steps from black  to white. 

Mount your swatches on presentation board for critique. 

Due Dates/Critique

Lambert's class: Thur, October 10th
Samimy's class: Mon, September 14th


Materials
-Black and White gouache
-9x12 inch vellum bristol board 
-Pallet knife
-Water color brush (flat)
-Cup (for water)
-Paint palette
-Paper Towels

Process/Schedule

First Class Period

1. Lay out grid (to create your swatches) on bristol board. 
2. Lay paints out on palette, and mix paints starting from black (or white) and adding incremental amounts of the opposite color. Mix paint throughly and brush-in swatches to fill the entire page. Each swatch should have consistent color, and be a unique value. The goal is to create as many distinct values as you can. Fill in each rectangle of your grid with a solid value. Be sure you have values represented from from black (straight from the tube) progressing to middle gray, and continuing through light grays toward bright white (also straight from the tube). 
3. Clean your workspace and all your painting materials (brushes, palettes, etc)
4. If you finish with your swatches, begin laying out your presentation board. SEE SIZE REQUIREMENTS BELOW.

Homework

1. Finish laying out your black presentation board, using the guidelines provided. 
2. Bring your presentation board to class, along with your x-acto knife. 

Second Class Period

1. Select the best swatches from your entire page that represent 11 consistent steps in value. 
2. With a metal ruler, and cutting board, carefully cut-out these swatches so they are exactly the same size. Make sure cuts are clean, by using a new x-acto blade. NO CUTTING DIRECTLY ON TABLES. 
3. Show your presentation board (with layout lines/grid) to instructor. Once it has been given the ok, proceed with mounting of swatches. DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOUR LAYOUT HAS BEEN APPROVED.
4. Using rubber cement, carefully glue swatches to presentation board. There should be no gaps between swatches, and all swatches should be perfectly aligned. 
5. Let rubber cement dry slightly, and remove any excess glue with the appropriate eraser. 
6. Neatly Label (name and date) your work with hard pencil in lower right-hand corner. 
7. Cut and tape tissue paper sheet to act as protector. 

Rubric

You will be evaluated on the following:

1. Laying out your bristol board into an even grid (even measurements, straight lines).
2. Your ability to mix the paints evenly. 
3.  Painting swatches that are free of brush strokes, or excessive paint build up.
4.  Filling up your entire page with different/distinct values.
5. Choosing the best 11 swatches that represent even steps from black to white. 
6. Laying out your presentation board neatly (consistent measurements, and centered)
7. Cutting out your swatches, and mounting them to the presentation board. 
8. Removing excess glue and having all your swatches line up evenly. 

Layout Measurements

Demonstration video