Mr. Daniel Gagnon
Visual Arts Teacher
Art Room 226
(401) 360 1041
Art 1 (SKHS), ALP Art (Hazard School)
CONTOUR DRAWING (Line Study)
Sandals contour drawing (non-continuous line) |
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Fruits and boot contour drawing (continuous line)
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Figure playing guitar - blind contour drawing (continuous) |
Contour - A continous (or non-continous) line which defines a form or edge; Another word for "outline".
Blind contour - An activity in which the artists draws the contour of an object(s) without looking at the paper.
Negative Space - The area around or between an object(s).
Objective(s):
To create a contour drawing and/or blind contour drawing; characterized by a slow, continuous, controlled, and deliberate line(s) that define the edges and most important features of an object or group of objects.
(VAD (9-12) 1.1 a)
To strengthen your observational drawing skills by learning to carefully examine every little detail and feature of a single object.
To develop hand-eye coordination by training the hand to draw the object(s) you see vs. what the mind already knows about the particular object(s).
(VAD (9-12) 1.1 b)
To show a sense of originality and innovation in the theme and/or concept. (VAD (9-12) 3.1 b)
21st CENTURY ARTIST INSPIRED PROJECT
Objective(s):
To accurately recreate a famous artwork that includes 3 or more 21st century changes that reflects modern trends, contemporary lifestyle and/or popular culture.
(VAD (9-12) 3.1 a)
To choose an appropriate medium and demonstrate skill of application and techniques used in the famous work. Students must show careful consideration of style and mark making from the original artist and apply it to their own work. (VAD (9-12) 1.2 a)
To show a sense of originality, thoughtfulness, and innovation in the changes that has been made to the original artwork. (VAD (9-12) 3.1 b)
To interpret and evaluate the way that the original artwork has been changed to reflect modern trends, contemporary lifestyle and/or popular culture.
(VAD (9-12) 2.1 e)
Required Elements:
• An accurate recreation of a famous painting. Materials, style and technique of the original artist must be considered
• Three (3) or more changes that reflect modern trends, contemporary lifestyle and/or popular culture.
• Self-written reflection evaluating your artwork and how the changes you have made represent new ideas and values
of the 21st century.
EXAMPLES
TOY PAINTINGS (Color Study)
Objective(s):
To create a realistic painting that includes 5 or more toy objects including their cast shadows and a background. (VAD (9-12) 1.1 a)
To demonstrate skill of accurate color mixing and painting techniques, including blending and value change for both flat and curved surface objects. Object edges should be crisp and well defined. (VAD (9-12) 1.1 b)
To arrange a unique composition that includes overlapping, extending to the edges, proper use of positive and negative space, and a focal point.
(VAD (9-12) 1.1 b)
To show a sense of originality and innovation in the theme and/or concept. (VAD (9-12) 3.1 b)
Required Elements:
- 5 or more toy objects
- 1 or more must have flat surfaces
- 1 or more must have curved surfaces
- 1 or more must extend to the edge of the paper
- 1 or more must overlap another object
- Cast shadows
- Background
EXAMPLES
TUNNEL BOOKS (3-D Study)
Objective(s):
To create an accordion style book that creates the illusion of three-dimensional depth using only two-dimensional materials.
To demonstrate technique and skill of 2-D mediums including colored pencil, watercolor, pen & ink, markers and/or paint
To demonstrate proper craftsmanship in the 3-D construction of the tunnel book including cutting, folding, binding and assembling.
To show a sense of originality and innovation in the theme, concept and arrangement of your tunnel book elements.
6 ways to create depth: (3 required)
Value (Atmosphere)
Objects that are lighter/brighter appear closer.
Objects that are darker/duller appear farther away.
Size
Objects that are larger appear closer
Objects that are smaller appear farther away.
Overlapping
When one object is in front of another object.
Detail
Objects that are more detailed appear closer.
Objects that are less detailed appear farther away.
Perspective
A method of drawing that uses a horizon and vanishing point(s) to creat ethe illusion of depth.
Placement
Objects that are placed lower on the paper appear closer
Objects that are place higher on the paper appear farther away..
PAST STUDENTS' EXAMPLES (Courtesy of Mrs. Saborio - SKHS)
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