Part of learning about elements of art is to be able to identify them in existing works of art, architecture, advertising, products and design. Building a collection of visual images can inspire artists in their work, and also become a helpful resource….
read moreTHE PROJECT Create a composition using different cut out shapes in various sizes as necessary. Use the three types of figure/ground relationship to create a unique and effective composition: Stable: It’s apparent what’s figure and what’s ground. One or the other typically…
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This project uses various implements to make marks on paper. The freedom of unstructured play with paint, ink and marker with brushes, q-tips, cotton balls, wire, and other non-traditional implements allows students to explore patterns and positive and negative space. After the…
read moreColor Methods Students divided their canvas into 12 squares. They created a design within one square module and could orient the module anyway in each square to form a larger design. Supplied with only Primary Colors: Red, Blue & Yellow; plus Black…
read moreHere are two inspirational videos of this technique with some relaxing music! Here are some beautiful examples of renderings with point. Illustration 101838266 © Cat Vec | Dreamstime.com
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This is a great article by my friend and artist Carol Douglas. She has detailed information about using a grid to enlarge artwork onto a canvas. LINK [CLICK HERE]: Monday Morning Art School: Scaling up a Painting Carol has many amazing tutorials…
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Book Assignments Throughout the semester we will be exploring the elements of art along with the principles of art. Each short page assignment will be integrated into a book at the end of the semester that will become, in essence — a…
read moreThe Cube After students practice using point and line, they are challenged to create patterns on a flat-cube paying attention to the edges and how the design will interact with the plane juxtaposed to it. Student then cut-out and assemble them. They…
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