Today I'll do a demo at 1:10 and another at 1:30 showing how to either graph your painting, or how to use the opaque projector for the self portrait.
As a reminder, here are your painting choices...
Final Acrylic Painting Choice 1: Self portrait with 10 objects that represent you
You will need to bring in a photo of yourself to class asap and using a projector you will trace it onto the paper. The rest of the space will be filled with 10 objects that represent you. Those objects can be anything EXCEPT: numbers, words, hearts, rainbows, crosses or otherwise cliche. Think about the important people in your life, or the important events. How can you represent those things in a way that isn’t predictable?
Focus:
Interesting images carefully drawn
Mixing skin tones
Adding layers to under-painting to create depth and value
Craftsmanship: no pencil lines showing, correct brush choice, no paper showing through
Blending
Creating an interesting composition: using all of the space, and not putting the photo smack dab in the middle.
Final Acrylic Painting Choice 2: Copy a Masterpiece
You will need to find a painting on the computer that you would like to duplicate exactly. After discussing your choice with Mrs. Cannon, you’ll use the grid method to transfer the painting onto your paper and then you’ll replicate each color and brush stroke used.
Focus:
Choosing a painting that has the appropriate level of challenge for you
Drawing the painting with the grid method, exactly
Matching the brush strokes and color
Blending
Adding layers to under-painting to create depth and value
Craftsmanship: no pencil lines showing, correct brush choice, no paper showing through
Specifics:
The finished size will be 22 x 24 unless otherwise discussed with Mrs. Cannon
You will be expected to show your work to the class on critique days. This is point earning.
