Current Homework:
All Classes assigned 8/24-25:
Find an artist to whom you relate and whose work is a major influence for you. Write two paragraphs explaining how they influence you and your artwork. What is it the draws you to their work? Your chosen artist does not have to be a traditional painter, sculptor, etc. A day due 9/1, B day due 8/31
8/25 - 26 Finish pre-assessments (due 8/28). Bring in still life objects and/or rags, hand towels, etc.
*Announcement
All classes begin "30 drawings in 30 days" September 2-3. These are just 30 minutes sketches in your sketchbook/research journal. This is for a FORMAL GRADE at the end of the quarter.
Assigned 9/2; due Fri 9/4
Art Majors 8th grade: finish the 7 thumbnail sketches (make sure to use 5 values in each design)
Painting Int/Prof: take still photo reference and email to me, Pronto! And, do brief sketch of your best composition (remember to try several compositions before settling on one. And a single light source for photo)
Still Life Projects in full swing for All Drawing students. Painting students are beginning monochromatic still life as well (Advanced students are working with limited palette. *Extra credit: Find information on Anders Zorn's palette and critique one of his pieces). *Additional extra credit:
visit http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/still_life/still_life.htm. Choose a still life artist and read the article. Do a review of their work and explain your feelings towards their work. Compare/ Contrast their work with a modern or contemporary artist.
*Painting class: still life due date #1 - Mon 9/21 end of class ready for critique Wed 9/23. due date #2 - Fri 9/25
6th grade perspective project due date is Fri, Sept 18! and 8th grade has begun their perspective project (yes, the syllabus has already been altered, lol). Always feel free to email me @ bryanm.wilson@cms.k12.nc.us)
Due date for 8th grade perspective project is MONDAY! 9/21 (this is because students are taking them home to complete Thurs.)
*All students check out this commentary on photo distortion; very good to keep in mind.
marshagilliam.com/2013/03
*9/22 updates...
Drawing students and 6th grade have 1 critique under their belts. 6th grade moving on to value and color. Drawing students will begin figure study. Painting students are still working on still life project; when they are finished they will progess to figure study as well. 8th grade is about to begin still life.
Painting Still Life due dates are 9/30 and 10/2
All "30 drawings/30 days" assignments will be check on 10/5 and 10/6
*9/29
...Drawing Pro/Adv and Painting students are about to do studies in Anatomy (which requires some nude references). Parents/Guardians please let me know if you have objects. This was a disclaimer in the syllabus and there were no objections so I am moving forward with the unit. Thanks in advance for your cooperation).
*10/6
Painting is just starting figures. 8th grade is finishing up their still life project. 6th grade is in the midst of a color theory unit. Drawing Intermediate is doing cross contour drawings. Drawing Pro/Adv is finishing up torso drawings and moving on the arm and hands.
*Advanced Drawing and Advanced Painting students are responsible for one art related current event a week (approx. every third class they are due. 1 paragraph summary, and 1 paragraph response to the material).
*(11/6) 8th grade is finishing the Wayne Thiebaud exaggerated color project and going into a Rhythm project.
6th grade is about to begin focused drawing instruction starting with handling geometric solids.
Painting and Drawing are just about to finish the figure.
Potential make-up work is always to find a gallery or museum and do a one page reflection paper on your experience. Include information like:
How was the environment? How did I feel when I went?
What piece appealed to me the most?
What was not clear to me?
Why or why wouldn't I do this again?
Attend an event and write a review of your experience (include a brochure or some printed material from the institution):
Harvey Gantt Center for African American Art and Culture, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mint Museum of Art, any gallery in town