Project:
Using acrylics, paint a still life comprised of at least three objects of personal significance.
Objectives:
Materials:
Parameters
At least three objects and a backdrop (cloth).
Grading Criteria:
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?
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?
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