Use the link above to access technique assignments that you will complete throughout the semester.
What do you first notice about the way Amy Sherald draws people?
Why do you think she uses color only in the background and clothing?
How and where does she use value in her work?
Complete a portrait artwork of your choice. You may choose Graphite Pencil, Colored Pencil, or Vector Graphics. This assignment is all about proportions, shadows, and values!!!
Using the Rule of Thirds complete an oil pastel drawing.
Draw the animal of your choice realistically with Graphite pencil. Use the techniques that you practiced in your sketchbook. Composition, foreground, and background and important in this piece.
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In this option you will complete a series of skill building drawings that are geared towards fine tuning your observational skills.
In this option you will learn to use proper perspective to draw a city. There is also the option to draw the inside of a room. You will need to be diligent about following the rules of perspective if this is the option that you choose.
In the surrealism option you will use your creativity and imagination while learning about the surrealism movement.