Paint (or draw with color media) a bow (gift ribbon).

Medium:
Your choice of color medium: acrylic, watercolor, chalk pastel, oil pastel, color pencil, or a combination. Work from direct observation of an actual bow or ribbons.


Size: At least 6" x 6"

Objectives:

• Use chiaroscuro (light, middle, and dark tones) to make a rendering of ribbon or fabric look three-dimensional.
• Create a full range of value and good contrast, to make the drawing look real and "pop".
• Indicate color shifts (i.e. a red bow won't JUST use red; there will be warmer and cooler color shifts.)
• Use a refined technique with your color media (Whatever media you choose, it should look like a painting with rich, vibrant, smooth colors.).

Project:
Using acrylics, paint a still life comprised of at least three objects of personal significance.

Objectives:

• Improve observational accuracy
• Build a strong composition
• Notice (and recreate) subtle color changes
• Mix colors with specificity and accuracy
• Establish form via chiaroscuro and color changes
• Improve your ability to create a rich range of tonal value
• Become skillful with painting
• Learn proper maintenance of painting tools

Materials:

• Objects
• Drawing paper
• Pencil or charcoal
• Canvas or canvas panel
• ​Bristle brushes
• palette
• acrylic paints
• water container
• paper towel or rags
• brush cleaner
• (Easel)

Parameters
At least three objects and a backdrop (cloth).

Grading Criteria:

• Composition
• Accuracy
• Recreation of nuances of color and value
• Color Harmony
• "Completeness" - Craftsmanship

To Start:
Draw thumbnails and/or rough drafts of the composition, in pencil or charcoal on paper, blocking out the basic arrangement of lights and darks

Self Critique Questions
What questions do you need to ask yourself on an ongoing basis to improve your chances for success?

Create a still life arrangement consisting of your family members’ shoes: more than a single pair; at least two or three pairs. Arrange them to overlap each other and to fill the picture plane. Try to convey the different personalities of your family members through the rendering of the shoes. Be creative and have fun! This will be done in color, using any medium, technique and style you desire (including oil pastel, color pencil, or watercolor, or a combination).


**Include a photographic snapshot of your set-up when you turn in your final piece.**

Graded on:

• Composition - Design of page
• Accuracy/realism
• Composition
• 3D form
• Craftsmanship with the medium (Refined)

Helpful Resources: Before doing the assignment, study as many still lifes by master paintings as you can, and apply what you know about placement, composition, lighting, form, texture, etc. If there are complex surfaces, inscribed of printed patterns, textures, etc., all the better.