PROJECT 07: COMPOSTIONAL TRYPTIC (3) USING DIFFERENT VALUES. RED, BLUE, GRAY

Description

Create an interesting and dynamic abstract composition. Either interpreted from nature or create and original design. The composition must have a full range of values for each  (10 steps from darkest to lightest). Repeat the exact composition of each design through all three pieces. Distribute the different values evenly around the page  to create a dynamic design. Remember balance, harmony and how your eyes travel around the page.

You will be given 3 - 6"x7" cut bristol board. Paint the three compositions using the same values in each painting. The first painting will be done in red values using white only, the second in blue values w/ white only, and the third in Grayscale, from black to lights gray. 

You will only use white to mix with each color. Red, blue, and black

Remember to keep the composition and values consistent from painting to painting. The only difference should be the hue, everything else should be the same. 

Create three repetitive compositions on 6”x7” paper using three distinct color relationships from the color wheel. Repeat your composition on each one. Using paints, execute your compositions using the following color relationships, use saturated colors and their tones and tints. Do not use black to mix in. only with the grayscale composition. Remember to use a broad range of value to create contrast.

We will also be redoing the gray value scale and adding a red value scale and blue value scale. refer back to value scale instructions. 

The Formal value Scales will have 11 values. 

Create the same grid of 24, 1"x 2" rectangles on pages, with 1/2" separation in-between each rectangle for safety zone when painting in swatch and when cutting them to mount on to the 2" strip. this is to have a very clean cuts. 

Timeline

Homework- Due Nov 30 (Section 1), December 1 (Sections 2)
Create 5 compositional sketches (3" x 5") with full value range (10 steps from Red to white, blue to white, black to white). Be sure the compositions have movement, and are all unique ideas.

Pick the best composition and reproduce the same design on the three 6" x 7" bristol boards. Use a grid to reproduce them. Note: The compositions on each paper MUST be identical.  

Map out the values using a number system from 1-10.

In-Class
Paint the compositions. Due at end of class.

Rubric

You will be assessed on the overall composition (dynamic and interesting), craftsmanship (Be aware of your technique. Use clean 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 red to white, blue to white, black to white - with 10 steps).

All shapes will be solid flat color blocking! Please be clean, neat with your technique! 

You will be graded on your thumbnails, well thought and and resolved design. Original and creative composition. 

You will bring in all three compositions, completed by first thing Monday (section 1 class) and Tuesday ( section 2 class). WELL DEVELOPED AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS!


Examples of value design and images to draw from. The ideas can come from interpreting nature and creating an abstraction or from your own ideas. 

Check Georgia O’Keefe's work

REFERENCE: The Color Wheel / Color Combinations

COLOR WHEEL: A color wheel (also referred to as a color circle) is a visual representation of colors arranged according to their chromatic relationship.

IMPORTANT LINKS TO COLOR THEORY

AND TERMINOLOGY

http://color-wheel-artist.com/hue.html

http://color-wheel-artist.com/basic-color-wheel.html

http://www.mediafire.com/view/o51g34k3khtczp8/ColorTheory_Print_White.pdf

Monochromatic Colors are shades (add black) or tints (add white) variations of the same hue. There is a risk of monotony but using it with pure colors, white or black can break that dullness.






Analog Colors lie on either side of any given color. Often these are color schemes found in nature so they usually feel harmonious.







Complimentary Color are directly opposite from one another on the color wheel. They are contrasting and stand out against each other; it is a good idea to use a complementary color as the highlight color.






Split Complementary Colors is a color and the analogous colors to its complement color. This combination give you a greater harmony than the use of the direct complementary and can give your design a higher degree of contrast.






Double-Complementary Colors are two complementary color sets; the distance between selected complementary pairs will effect the overall contrast of the final composition.








Triad Colors are three hues halfway on the color wheel. When you want a design that is colorful and yet balanced, a triad color scheme might be the way to go.

PROJECT 06: EXERCISE - Acrylic Value Scale. Due Nov 4 / Nov 5

Description

Using black and white acrylic, paint two full pages of distinct values going from black to white. You will have 24 swatches on each page. 

From these 48 total swatches, create a value scale representing eleven EVEN steps from black  to white. 

Mount your swatches on presentation board for critique. 

Due Dates/Critique

Wednesday, NOV 4

Thursday, NOV 5

Materials

-Mars Black and Titanium White acrylic

-9x12 inch bristol board x 2

-Pallet knife

-1" Brush (bright)

-2 cups (for water)

-Paint palette (aluminum foil)

-Paper Towels

Process/Schedule

First Class Period

1. Lay out grid (to create your swatches) on bristol board. 2 sheets total if you succeed to create a wide range of well painted solid values. You may need a 3rd page.
2. Grid will have a total of 24 rectangular swatches per page, each measuring 1"x2" with 1/2" space in-between each rectangle. 3 swatches across top of 9"x12" page and 8 swatches down the length of page. Total swatches per page = 24
3. 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. Must paint with smooth strokes, no streaks and an opaque thick coat of paint for full coverage.
4. Each swatch should have consistent color, and be a unique value. Must paint 2-3 of same values. The more variety of values you have, the easier it will be to select 11 strong swatches to create the final value scale.
5. The goal is to create as many distinct values as you can. Fill in each rectangle of your grid with a solid value. Paint slightly beyond the borders. you must still be able to see original guides as you will be carefully cutting out each swatch one by one with an exact blade.
6. Be sure you have all 11 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). 
7. Clean your workspace and all your painting materials (brushes, palettes, etc)

Second Class Period

1. Finish painting your two pages of value swatches. You may need more than 2 pages.
2. Lay out your presentation board, using the guidelines provided below.
3. With a metal ruler, and cutting board, carefully cut-out your painted swatches so they are exactly the same size (1" x 2"). Cut very carefully following the guides you measured out. Makes life easier and cuts will be much more exact. Make sure cuts are clean, by using a new x-acto blade. NO CUTTING DIRECTLY ON TABLES. Cutting boards must be used. These have to be as close to perfect as possible.

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. 
3. Finish cutting out your swatches, if not finished in class.
4. You may first glue your swatches on a strip of 2"x11" as a safety net to make sure all swatches are glued right next to each other and follow a straight pattern vertically.

Final Class Period

1. Select the best swatches from your entire page that represent 11 consistent steps in value. 
2. 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.
3. Using rubber cement, carefully glue swatches to presentation board. There should be no gaps between swatches, and all swatches should be perfectly aligned. 
4. Let rubber cement dry slightly, and remove any excess glue with the appropriate eraser. 
5. Neatly Label (name and date) your work with hard pencil in lower right-hand corner. 
6. Cut and tape tissue paper sheet to act as protector. 

The final 30 mins of class will be reserved for critique.

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 10 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