Rembrandt van Rijn
1606 - 1669
Dutch (Holland)
See more of Rembrandt's self portraits at rembrandtpainting.net
Get to know the artist:
1606 - 1669
Dutch (Holland)
See more of Rembrandt's self portraits at rembrandtpainting.net
Get to know the artist:
Due:
Wednesday, October 28
Project Description:
Using oil pastel or another rich color medium, draw a traditional self-portrait in the style of Rembrandt van Rijn.
The room should be rather dark, with a single light source (such as from a small lamp) directed at you to create a good sense of form. Try for dramatic lighting, and a good break-down of light, middle and dark tones. Set yourself up in front of a mirror, with your face turned at a 3/4 angle to the mirror. With a light pencil line (using an HB pencil or lighter), rough out the general proportions of your head, neck and shoulders. Then, block in the shadows with oil pastel, beginning lightly, then gradually blending color upon color and applying more pressure for smoother colors.
Medium:
Objectives:
Grading Criteria:
To Start:
Wednesday, October 28
Project Description:
Using oil pastel or another rich color medium, draw a traditional self-portrait in the style of Rembrandt van Rijn.
The room should be rather dark, with a single light source (such as from a small lamp) directed at you to create a good sense of form. Try for dramatic lighting, and a good break-down of light, middle and dark tones. Set yourself up in front of a mirror, with your face turned at a 3/4 angle to the mirror. With a light pencil line (using an HB pencil or lighter), rough out the general proportions of your head, neck and shoulders. Then, block in the shadows with oil pastel, beginning lightly, then gradually blending color upon color and applying more pressure for smoother colors.
Medium:
- Oil pastel
Objectives:
- Accurately render facial structure and features
- Create color harmony
- Hone technical skills with the medium
Grading Criteria:
- Likeness
- Facial Structure
- Light and Form
- Color
- Craftsmanship
To Start:
- Study portraits by the following artists: Kathe Kollwitz, Vincent Van Gogh, and Rembrandt van Rijn.
- Study the human skull. Be aware of the major planar changes.
- Study the portraits on display in the Galleries pages of this site.
- The room should be rather dark, with a single light source (such as from a small lamp) directed at you to create a good sense of form. Try for dramatic lighting, and a good break-down of light, middle and dark tones. Set yourself up in front of a mirror, with your face turned at a 3/4 angle to the mirror. With a light pencil line (using an HB pencil or lighter), rough out the general proportions of your head, neck and shoulders. Then, block in the shadows with oil pastel, beginning lightly, then gradually blending color upon color and applying more pressure for smoother colors.
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