FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 2

Week 2 Recap - Tuesday we held long poses for Foreshortened view drawings. Thursday we introduced the Figure in Space concept. Next week we will continue with the figure in space.

FA 209 Painting 1 Week 2

FA 209 Painting 1 Week 2

Week 2 Recap - Tuesday we began the Transparent Imprimatura painting please see the video for the process steps. Thursday we started the Wet in Wet technique painting, our focus was on blending. Homework was also given for the weekend. Students should draw three small 2"x2" compositional sketches of three simple still life objects. Box, Sphere and a Cylinder. These three objects should be rearranged into aesthetically pleasing compositions in each sketch. This homework will be due next week.

FA 209 Painting 1 Week 2

FA 106 Color Theory Week 2

Week 2 Recap - Both Tues and Thurs we continued navigating color space by matching paint swatches with mixed acrylic paint. Tuesday brought the introduction of both the glaze and velatura technique. Students should plan to have the project ready and assembled for presentation at the end of class on Thurs Sept 9th.

FA 211 Printmaking Relief Week 2

Week 2 Recap - Monday we had most of the class to begin carving out the designs based on our theme. Near the end of class students prepared the practice prints for critique based on the Signature criteria given at the beginning of class. A grading rubric was also presented and a due date for critique of project 1 was set for Wednesday Sept 15th. Wednesday was also a day to continue carving out designs. Some printing began, and everyone should plan to begin printing by the end of class on Wed the 8th. Remember no class on Monday the 6th Happy Labor Day!

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 1

Week 1 Recap - Tues we reviewed the syllabus and some student works. Thurs we focused on Proportion, gesture and foreshortening. Students drew from quick gestures and then foreshortened long poses. Next week please bring a sheet or two of toned drawing paper.