FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 5

On Tuesday students focused on fitting the figure into a given size on the page before introducing the Figure in Perspective Space concept and process. Thursday student continued with Figure Space but introduced sitting poses into the mix. A seated (stool or chair) figure should be 3/4 the full standing figure height, and a floor seated figure is just above 1/2 full height. Next week we will include adding a background to the figure compositions.

Initial lay in

light source and shading

FA 209 Painting 1 Week 5

On Tuesday students continued the wet blend painting, now dry students can add richer values in both the lights and shadows. Students should now work towards adding detail and harder edges. Thursday demonstration was given for stage 1 of the Warm Cool Palette project. Using only Ivory Black, Transparent Earth Red and Titanium White students will create a double image panel that has one painting leaning towards the warm earth red end of the three color spectrum and the other side should lean towards the cool black side. This project will continue through next week and we will hold a critique for the first three paintings on Thurs Sept 29.

FA 106 Color Theory AM Week 5

Students worked this week to continue making color matches with their original swatches from the paint store. The instructor custom cut broken hearts to paste onto the presentation of the sad or stoic girl image. Next week we will critique the color match project.

FA 106 Color Theory PM Week 5

This week students used lab time to continue to make color swatch matches. Demonstration began for creating a presentation for the final color matches. Each match should be paired with the original swatch - cut and pasted onto a presentation board that may be simple and geometric or have a common theme with custom shapes. The instructor was working to make a copy in the style of former MV student Kai Samuels Davis.

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 4

On Tuesday students began by using vine charcoal to focus on creating the 6 distinct tones of Light. (1 - Highlight HL, 2 - Light L, 3 - Half Tone 1/2T, 4 - Reflected Light RL, 5 - Core Shadow CS, 6 - Cast Shadow CA). On Thursday students focused on the balance aspect of creating a drawing. Using vertical balance lines from either the Pit of the neck (front view), Ear (side view) or the C7 vertebrae (back view). Students worked to fit the whole figure on the page while also making sure the balance with the feet was correctly placed. Next week we will study figure space.

FA 209 Painting 1 Week 4

This week students worked to finish up their Wipe out painting project while having a demonstration on the Wet in Wet blending technique. Creating a light tan base layer students will sgraffito draw into the wet paint to create a loose compositional layout. Then students will use Burnt Umber to begin blocking in the drawing and values of the piece as each stroke will begin blending to the wet under layer. Students should pay close attention to edges between strokes and work to add both darks and lights to the piece with burnt umber and white.

FA 106 Color Theory AM Week 4

This week students worked on their color triads and held a critique of the design concepts before transitioning into the color matching project. Students will be asked to match 10 paint swatches (minimum) in hue, value, temperature and intensity.

FA 106 Color Theory Week 4

This week students finish work on their triads+ before hold a brief critique on (design, color mixing and aesthetic color choices). Students then began color matching exercise. Students will make a minimum of 10 color matches focusing on all 4 aspects of color (hue, value, temperature and intensity). Next week will offer a demonstration on glazing and velatura for perfecting matches.

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 3

This week we focused on foreshortened poses and making a figure sit flatly in the picture. Tuesday we continued with more warm ups and practice poses, while Thursday students made a shaded drawing of a foreshortened figure to submit for grading.

FA 209 Painting 1 Week 3

On Tuesday this week students enjoyed a transparent imprimatura (wipe out) demonstration before attending the Art Faculty show in the Juergensen Gallery. Thursday students began their own paintings in the wipe out method.

1. Coat canvas with wet layer of burnt umber oil paint.

2. Draw into the wet paint with the back part of your brush known as the sgraffito method.

3. Once sgraffito is finished begin wiping out light areas of still life composition using a rag. Don't be afraid to over wipe to get strong light areas more paint can always correct mistakes.

4. Begin correcting the wipe out with filbert brush and burnt umber. Pay attention to edges and overlaps to keep soft atmosphere of wipe out method.

5. Readdress the lights using terps and kneaded eraser to strongly removed paint in any highlight areas.

6. Continue push and pull process, adding or removing paint to set up a precise interpretation of the light and shadow pattern of your still life. Always allow yourself to end the first session with more soft edges and extra light wiping, day two is the better time to resolve detail and fix edges/darker values.

7. On day 2 once dry, oil out any areas where you will work or that have sunk into the picture. students may begin to add more highlights using white paint and the scumble method. Remember that the pressure of the brush determines the amount of paint deposited on the peaks and valleys of the canvas weave.

8. Identifiy areas where a second glaze of burnt umber may allow for richer dark values. When addressing any type or lettering on objects always remember to focus on the shapes they create, DO NOT use your handwriting in this picture. 

9. Step back assess your work, squint and make sure the value ranges of your painting reflect the still life in an accurate way. 

FA 106 Color Theory AM Week 3

Students worked on finishing their triads and starting color matching this week

FA 106 Color Theory PM Week 3

On Wednesday students began work on the color triad+ demonstration continued with the 4 horseman design.

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 1-2

After covering the syllabus and materials on day 1 students focused on Proportion Structure and Tone on Tuesday. Thursday then introduced concepts in foreshortening and practicing those poses. 

FA 209 Painting 1 Week 1-2

Our first day of class we reviewed the course syllabus. Tuesday we began with a grisaille painting demonstration then students began their own paintings focusing on drawing with oil paint and blocking in the values. Thursday students began with an oil out process before starting the painting session and focusing on edges and brush control. 

FA 106 Color Theory AM Week 1-2

Our first class meeting was a review of the course syllabus and discussion of materials. Tuesday students made a color space exploration wheel and Thursday we began designing our color triads.

FA 106 Color Theory PM Week 1-2

On our first night of class we reviewed the course syllabus and materials. Week 2 began with a Color Space painting exercise followed by designing a Color Triad exercise. Next week we will start painting our Triad+