Project Description
This is an in-class project. You will create a composition based on a small still-life in class. The composition will be drawn out twice, using two sheets of bristol board (9 x 9in). Be as precise as possible, to make both compositions the same- use a grid to help layout the composition.
When deciding on a composition, use cropping as a tool to develop an asymmetrical balance that considers both the foreground and background (figure/ground relationship).
When deciding on a composition, use cropping as a tool to develop an asymmetrical balance that considers both the foreground and background (figure/ground relationship).
Your compositions will be painted in acrylic, using four or five different hues (colors). Different values of each hue should be used to develop contrast within your composition.
Remember, contrast should be used to establish areas of interest. Also, be aware of light, darks, and mid tones. You can reference the value scale projects from the beginning of the year.
Remember, contrast should be used to establish areas of interest. Also, be aware of light, darks, and mid tones. You can reference the value scale projects from the beginning of the year.
Important
Each of the two compositions must maintain the same relative values, and shapes. They are to be the same in terms of color, shape, and value. The only difference: one will be Prismatic, and the other Muted.
When you mix your paints, think of a broad value range that extends from lights to darks. Mix different greys to your pure colors (hues) to get the proper tints, tones, shades. For this assignment, always mix your colors with grey (as opposed to white OR black).
When painting, be sure to block out your colors, and keep the colors flat (no brush strokes, shading, gradients).
Paper size: 9 x 9 inches
Process
Homework:
30 mins- Prepare 10 thumbnails of composition ideas in your sketchbook (5 minimum).
30 mins- Prepare 10 thumbnails of composition ideas in your sketchbook (5 minimum).
40 mins- Draw out your compositions on the bristol board.
Classwork:
Classwork:
Paint muted composition.
Stop at 3:30 for Clean-up and have students turn all projects in. Name should be on back.
Stop at 3:30 for Clean-up and have students turn all projects in. Name should be on back.
Things to consider
This study should help you learn to see how light works in nature, and how light is reflected off objects.
The following generalizations are often observed throughout the day:
The following generalizations are often observed throughout the day:
Early Morning- nice muted colors and pastels
Mid Day- Nice bright prismatic colors
Dusk- darker muted colors and chromatic grays
Student Samples
