PROJECT 06: Painted Self-Portrait in Greyscale. Due Nov 5th- Samimy, Nov 6th Lambert)

Project Description

Create a 9" x 12" self-portrait in acrylic paint using the Dick Blick Mars Black and Titanium White. Use the value scale you created for your previous project as a reference to achieve 11 different values in your composition. There will be no blending/shading of paint with this assignment, instead break the image down into shapes that represent the changes in value.

Class Schedule

Homework (Due at beginning of class on October 29th- Samimy, Oct 30th- Lambert)
1. Create five distinct/different comprehensive sketches showing unique options for your portrait. Use cropping, directional light source, and framal reference, to create the most dynamic and interesting composition possible. 

2. Have your final composition drawn out on 9" x 12" bristol board, and map out all the values ranging from black (#11) to white (#1). 

Note: You will receive a full project grade on your homework. This will be graded at the beginning of class.

Class work-time (Oct 30th- Lambert, Nov 3rd- Samimy)
You will have the full class time to paint in your portrait. This painting will be completed during class time. It will not be taken home, so be sure to use your time well.

Note: Assignments will be collected and graded at end of class.

Critique (Nov 5th- Samimy, Nov 6th- Lambert)
Please hang work and be prepared to start critique at beginning of class.  This will be a quick critique. We will start on the next project for the second half of the class.

Rubric

You will be assessed on the overall composition (dynamic and interesting), craftsmanship (even paint surface with no brush strokes, clean edges on paper, no marks/dirt/paint smears on paper), and range of value (full range of values from black to white- with 11 steps).

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