Due: FRIDAY, January 4, 2019

Project:
An artwork that describes/expresses something that you're PASSIONATE about, or something that ENRAGES you, or a contrast between the two. Be expressive through subject, style, color, and approach.

In addition to turning this in for critique, submit the work to Collab by the competition deadline of January 4. To do that, photograph or scan your work, then email it to [email protected] .

Medium: Any
Dimensions: Any

No limitations on approach, other than it needs to be "portfolio-worthy" and publishable in Collab, our school's literary and art magazine. Consider what makes a finished, high-quality artwork.

Due: Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Project:
Illustrate an essential part of a myth, fairy tale, or fable, using color pencil, with a foreground, middle ground, and background.

• The main figure(s) must be at least 1/2 the height of the picture plane.
• Consider the figure/ground relationship, and include a foreground, middle-ground, and background.
• Must show the changes in color as objects go back in space, using atmospheric/aerial perspective
• Must be worthy of inclusion in a portfolio

Objectives:

• Create the illusion of depth using atmospheric perspective (also called aerial perspective), so that the color is more intense/saturated and typically warmer as it is closer to the viewer, and softer, paler, and cooler as for objects that are farther away.
• Create a clear visual focus/emphasis for your narrative by size, placement, contrast, and detail.
• Develop technical skill with color pencils -- Blending, saturation level, smoothness, detail, and refinement.

Medium: Color Pencil on Paper
Dimensions: Sketchbook size (11 x 14") or larger)

Step 1:
​Look at many examples of professional illustration of subjects such as these, but, of course, do not copy.