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Abstract Artists
Clyfford Still
Mark Rothko
Jackson Pollock
Willem de Kooning
Franz Kline
Wassily Kandinsky
Arshile Gorky
Robert Delaunay
Alexander Calder
Work together in small groups on the iPad Minis and research one of these artists.
The link above gives you some information, however you may need to research more!
Within your group, you must EACH turn in a sheet answering this set of questions. One paragraph per question.
1) When/where was this artist born? How did they grow up?
2) What was the primary motivation of this artist in making their work?
3) How did others view their work? Give examples.
4) Describe one of their pieces as if you are giving a critique.
Work together! This is due tomorrow, 12/3 at the beginning of class.
Mark Rothko
Jackson Pollock
Willem de Kooning
Franz Kline
Wassily Kandinsky
Arshile Gorky
Robert Delaunay
Alexander Calder
Work together in small groups on the iPad Minis and research one of these artists.
The link above gives you some information, however you may need to research more!
Within your group, you must EACH turn in a sheet answering this set of questions. One paragraph per question.
1) When/where was this artist born? How did they grow up?
2) What was the primary motivation of this artist in making their work?
3) How did others view their work? Give examples.
4) Describe one of their pieces as if you are giving a critique.
Work together! This is due tomorrow, 12/3 at the beginning of class.
Final Revised Self Portrait Due Monday December 2nd!
Self Portrait Project Check In
At this point, all students should have a picture of themselves as reference and a 12x18 inch sheet of paper to draw on.
Due tomorrow, 11/17, at the beginning of class, they must have the grids finished on BOTH papers and their drawings started.
They should have 1/2" grids on their picture and 1" grids on their larger sheet of paper.
Due tomorrow, 11/17, at the beginning of class, they must have the grids finished on BOTH papers and their drawings started.
They should have 1/2" grids on their picture and 1" grids on their larger sheet of paper.
iPad Mini Thank You Note
The iPad Mini's in the art room have been donated to us by multiple sources, which is great! Without the help of others, we would not be able to have the technology in the room that we do. Because of that, I am having each of my classes write thank you notes for the iPad minis.
It does not have to be addressed to anyone in particular, but they should mention what you have used them for so far and what things we will eventually be able to use them for, including digital drawing, animation, video, research, photography, ect.
It's one page, front only, and only sign with your first name.
Due Wednesday, 11/6!
It does not have to be addressed to anyone in particular, but they should mention what you have used them for so far and what things we will eventually be able to use them for, including digital drawing, animation, video, research, photography, ect.
It's one page, front only, and only sign with your first name.
Due Wednesday, 11/6!
The best of Justin Beiber!
Remember, if you would like to improve your grade on your Justin Beiber grid drawing assignment, follow the instructions written on the back of your drawing and turn it back into my tray ASAP!
Self Portrait Thumbnails and Idea Generation
Homework for 10/22 - Complete 3 out of 12 total thumbnails for the self portrait project.
They should have color and be detailed, different ideas.
Remember : Your self portrait has to describe you as a person using visual symbolism.
"Art doesn't have to be pretty. It has to be meaningful."
- Duane Hanson
How can you apply this idea to your plans for your self portrait? Describe three of your ideas (1 paragraph per idea) and answer the question for each. Then, pick a friend and discuss your plans with them. Write down their comments and turn it in by Thursday 10/24.
These images below are intended to be used as inspiration, but it is important to note that you are expected to draw yourself in this assignment. You may have other elements of mixed media in addition to your drawing, but the drawing is critical.
They should have color and be detailed, different ideas.
Remember : Your self portrait has to describe you as a person using visual symbolism.
"Art doesn't have to be pretty. It has to be meaningful."
- Duane Hanson
How can you apply this idea to your plans for your self portrait? Describe three of your ideas (1 paragraph per idea) and answer the question for each. Then, pick a friend and discuss your plans with them. Write down their comments and turn it in by Thursday 10/24.
These images below are intended to be used as inspiration, but it is important to note that you are expected to draw yourself in this assignment. You may have other elements of mixed media in addition to your drawing, but the drawing is critical.
Grid Drawing with Justin Bieber - DUE MONDAY 10/21
Using a black and white 3.5x3.5" picture of Justin Beiber, draw his image on an 8x8" square sheet of drawing paper.
In order for this to work properly, you need to have:
A ruler with inches (preferably a t-square)
A pencil (NOT mechanical)
First, take your drawing of Justin Beiber and make a grid of half inch squares.
These need to be straight AND accurate. If the squares are off, your whole drawing will be off too!
Then, take your square paper and make a grid of inch squares.
These also need to be straight and accurate.
By looking at each individual square, draw Justin as accurately as possible. It is easier if you draw the squares one at a time and do not look at the surrounding squares while drawing.
In order for this to work properly, you need to have:
A ruler with inches (preferably a t-square)
A pencil (NOT mechanical)
First, take your drawing of Justin Beiber and make a grid of half inch squares.
These need to be straight AND accurate. If the squares are off, your whole drawing will be off too!
Then, take your square paper and make a grid of inch squares.
These also need to be straight and accurate.
By looking at each individual square, draw Justin as accurately as possible. It is easier if you draw the squares one at a time and do not look at the surrounding squares while drawing.
Before the Selfie, the Self-Portrait
Please complete this exploration of famous artists and their self portraits.
Due tomorrow, 10/3!
Don't forget to turn in your picture of yourself!
Due tomorrow, 10/3!
Don't forget to turn in your picture of yourself!
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Self Portrait Project
Why do artists make self portraits? The National Portrait Gallery believes that it revolves around these concepts.
Why make a self-portrait?
Analysis: A self-portrait is an exploration of your face, body and personality.
Authorship: A self-portrait is an historical record of the person that made it, left behind for posterity.
Autobiography: A self-portrait can be a visual journal documenting something that is happening or has happened in your life.
Advertising: A self-portrait is a demonstration of style and skill to show to prospective clients.
Availability: A self-portrait can be a way to experiment with pose and technique using a readily available model.
We are starting the exploration and brainstorming of personal self portraits today.
Please bring in picture of yourself by tomorrow, Wednesday 10/2.
Here are a few examples of self portraits, this group will grow as we continue.
Why make a self-portrait?
Analysis: A self-portrait is an exploration of your face, body and personality.
Authorship: A self-portrait is an historical record of the person that made it, left behind for posterity.
Autobiography: A self-portrait can be a visual journal documenting something that is happening or has happened in your life.
Advertising: A self-portrait is a demonstration of style and skill to show to prospective clients.
Availability: A self-portrait can be a way to experiment with pose and technique using a readily available model.
We are starting the exploration and brainstorming of personal self portraits today.
Please bring in picture of yourself by tomorrow, Wednesday 10/2.
Here are a few examples of self portraits, this group will grow as we continue.
Starter Question 10/1
"Art and love are the same thing: It's the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you."
- Chuck Klosterman
What do you think that he means? (One paragraph, aka at LEAST three sentences.)
- Chuck Klosterman
What do you think that he means? (One paragraph, aka at LEAST three sentences.)
Starter Questions & Thought of You 9/26
"We work in the dark — we do what we can — we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art." - Henry James
Write one paragraph per question:
What do you think that he means?
How can this apply to your own work?
Watch The Making of The Me Bird.
Is this how you thought the animation was actually made? What was different?
Watch Ryan Woodward's Thought of You.
What do you think this is about?
Watch the Making of Thought of You.
How does Ryan Woodward's thought process relate to the quote that we talked about earlier?
Write one paragraph per question:
What do you think that he means?
How can this apply to your own work?
Watch The Making of The Me Bird.
Is this how you thought the animation was actually made? What was different?
Watch Ryan Woodward's Thought of You.
What do you think this is about?
Watch the Making of Thought of You.
How does Ryan Woodward's thought process relate to the quote that we talked about earlier?
Revise Artist Trading Cards 9/25
Now that you have your grades, this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of being able to raise your grade with revision!
You should pay attention to the advice given to you by myself and the members of your critique group.
Final revised cards are due 9/26.
You should pay attention to the advice given to you by myself and the members of your critique group.
Final revised cards are due 9/26.
Starter Questions & The Me Bird 9/24
Write one paragraph per question:
What is art?
What does it mean to be an artist?
How can art change the world?
Then, watch The Me Bird.
Write a paragraph in response to the video:
Is this art? Why or why not?
What do you think that this video is about?
How do you think this video was made?
Due at the beginning of class 9/25
What is art?
What does it mean to be an artist?
How can art change the world?
Then, watch The Me Bird.
Write a paragraph in response to the video:
Is this art? Why or why not?
What do you think that this video is about?
How do you think this video was made?
Due at the beginning of class 9/25
Interview Trading Card Project DUE MONDAY 9/23
Eight trading cards completed and colored! Due at the beginning of class.
During small group critique, write a page explaining what everyone said about your work.
During small group critique, write a page explaining what everyone said about your work.
Interview Trading Card Project
ACEOs are miniature pieces of art that measure 2-1/2" x 3-1/2". (If a small piece of art has different measurements than this, it does not qualify as an ACEO.) The acronym "ACEO" stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. They can be original art, print editions or photographs. The majority of ACEOs are two dimensional, but three dimensional elements may also be incorporated.
ACEOs stemmed off of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), an idea developed by the artist M.Vänçi Stirnemann. He based the size of ATCs on sports trading cards. ATCs can only be traded or given away. Their purpose is to share art and to encourage creative exchange between artists. ACEOs are intended for sale, however they can be traded as well!
Some great examples of ACEOs:
Elle Moss Photography
The Curious Treehouse Design & Illustration
Flickr Gallery
Your goal:
Fill out the interview question sheet for another person in class and create a set of eight ACEOs based on their answers to the questions!
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Sketchbook Information
What is a sketchbook?
Your sketchbook is a place for you to collect, develop and grow ideas. The word “sketchbook” is a confining term, but I do not want this place to be a confining place for you. Instead, consider it your idea book. Another term that you may have heard of is a “visual journal.” You will use these books for recording ideas and your process throughout the school year, in and out of class.
What goes in my sketchbook?
You are not confined to “sketching” in this book. Instead, it should be a place for experimentation in different media, recording your process, writing, collecting, drawing, gathering things that you love, that inspire you, that confuse you, that anger you. Your sketchbooks could/should contain written notes, photos, exhibition leaflets, photographs you find, photographs you take, postcards, sketches, experiments with different media, analysis of artworks, reviews of cultural events attended, mind maps, records of discussions, develop and/or practice skills, written reflections on progress as well as more ‘finished’ drawings, paintings and designs. Your sketchbook is there to support your development as an artist and specifically as ‘nourishment’ for your studio artwork.
What should I do when I work in my sketchbook?
Your sketchbook needs to relate to the themes and material that we are discussing during class. When you address a theme, you should be doing it in a thoughtful, detailed and complete fashion.
Please also follow the guidelines below when working in your sketchbook.
How much should I do?
For each week of the marking period, you should fill a minimum of 2 detailed pages in your book (about 1-2 hours of time a week). Do work regularly in your book (set aside 2 hours a weekend regularly or work 15 minutes each day, or 30 minutes every other day), don’t leave it all to the last minute.
When are they due?
Sketchbooks will be due the last day of the marking period. Remember that no late work will be accepted.
What will I be graded on?
When assessing your sketchbook, I will be looking for the following things:
· Effort: You are spending the expected time and effort on the work and pages are complete thoughts and visually complete.
· Purpose: It is obvious that your work has an idea and reason behind it, it has meaning.
· Creativity: You look at the theme with new perspectives, and you use unique images and ideas.
· Detail/Complexity: Pages are full of detail, the entire page is used effectively.
· Risk-taking: You try new things, you may even make mistakes, but you make them work
· Variety: You try a variety of media and/or ideas, you write and draw and collect and college, etc.
Websites that show good examples of sketchbooks/ideabooks:
http://www.mbellart.com/visual_journals.html (interesting use of different mediums)
http://visualjournaling.com/artists.html# Famous artists (DaVinci, Munch and others) with detailed sketchbooks.
http://www.juneperry.com/gallery/album34 Great examples of student sketchbooks
Your sketchbook is a place for you to collect, develop and grow ideas. The word “sketchbook” is a confining term, but I do not want this place to be a confining place for you. Instead, consider it your idea book. Another term that you may have heard of is a “visual journal.” You will use these books for recording ideas and your process throughout the school year, in and out of class.
What goes in my sketchbook?
You are not confined to “sketching” in this book. Instead, it should be a place for experimentation in different media, recording your process, writing, collecting, drawing, gathering things that you love, that inspire you, that confuse you, that anger you. Your sketchbooks could/should contain written notes, photos, exhibition leaflets, photographs you find, photographs you take, postcards, sketches, experiments with different media, analysis of artworks, reviews of cultural events attended, mind maps, records of discussions, develop and/or practice skills, written reflections on progress as well as more ‘finished’ drawings, paintings and designs. Your sketchbook is there to support your development as an artist and specifically as ‘nourishment’ for your studio artwork.
What should I do when I work in my sketchbook?
Your sketchbook needs to relate to the themes and material that we are discussing during class. When you address a theme, you should be doing it in a thoughtful, detailed and complete fashion.
Please also follow the guidelines below when working in your sketchbook.
- Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Mistakes often lead to new ideas.
- Always finish what you start. If you stop a piece, go back and finish or change it, even if it is a month later. You must turn in a sketchbook that is full of finished ideas.
- Fill the pages and make what white space you leave valuable and meaningful.
- Try something new!
- Do not always work from photographs or existing images. Using others’ images can be considered plagiarism. Instead, work from what you see around you. When you work from life, your work will show that life. Although it is tougher and will take more work, the end result will be worth it. If you are inspired by an existing image, how are you going to change it to make it your own?
- Work with meaning. Do not put things in your sketchbook because you think they are cute or pretty. Everything you put in your sketchbook should have meaning and substance to them.
- Take risks. Your sketchbook is your place for exploration. It is okay if things don’t make sense yet to other people. Don’t be afraid to do something different or challenge your viewer
- Make sure you site your sources when you include images, writing and work from others in your book
- Write the theme and date on the pages your pages. I will not be able to grade your work if I do not know what I am looking at.
How much should I do?
For each week of the marking period, you should fill a minimum of 2 detailed pages in your book (about 1-2 hours of time a week). Do work regularly in your book (set aside 2 hours a weekend regularly or work 15 minutes each day, or 30 minutes every other day), don’t leave it all to the last minute.
When are they due?
Sketchbooks will be due the last day of the marking period. Remember that no late work will be accepted.
What will I be graded on?
When assessing your sketchbook, I will be looking for the following things:
· Effort: You are spending the expected time and effort on the work and pages are complete thoughts and visually complete.
· Purpose: It is obvious that your work has an idea and reason behind it, it has meaning.
· Creativity: You look at the theme with new perspectives, and you use unique images and ideas.
· Detail/Complexity: Pages are full of detail, the entire page is used effectively.
· Risk-taking: You try new things, you may even make mistakes, but you make them work
· Variety: You try a variety of media and/or ideas, you write and draw and collect and college, etc.
Websites that show good examples of sketchbooks/ideabooks:
http://www.mbellart.com/visual_journals.html (interesting use of different mediums)
http://visualjournaling.com/artists.html# Famous artists (DaVinci, Munch and others) with detailed sketchbooks.
http://www.juneperry.com/gallery/album34 Great examples of student sketchbooks