FA 202 Intrmt Drawing Week 3

Week 3 recap - on Monday we began a Thumbnail to Final Refinement exercise. First we watched a pencil drawing demonstration by Feng Zhu. Then students made a series of 20+ thumbnails of their chosen Object/Theme. Then choosing 3-6 of these thumbnails student refined the image after it was photocopied to a larger size. From this second group students chose 1 or 2 to be again copied  and enlarged. Student were then asked to refine the drawing once more making a finished piece for the series. Thursday students continued to finish this process as a demonstration from the "cloud" theme was made.

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 2

Week 2 Recap- Tues students started back making gesture drawings in their sketchbooks. Thurs students reviewed drawing correct proportions and the landmarks of the body. Next week students will begin foreshortening drawings.

Proportion Analysis Exercise

FA 209 Painting 1 Week 2

Week 2 Recap - Tues students were introduced to the grisaille painting exercise. After a brief demonstration students began making their own paintings using only black and white oil paint. Thurs students continued their work and finished the first painting. Tues sept 10th students will begin the next painting Wipe Out using burnt umber only.

Teapot with apple and bottle grisaille

FA 106 Color Theory Week 2

Week 2 Recap - Tues students began painting colors that show mixes between two compliments and harmonies.  Then students created a color triad showing all the mixes and tones between the three colors shown. Thurs student began color matches and are asked to make at least 10 matches that have the exact same Hue, Value, Temperature and Intensity.

Color Space Wheel

FA 202 Intrm Drawing Week 2

Week 2 Recap - Mon Labor Day no class, Wed students were introduced to the Object/Theme Analysis project and the Sketchbook project.  Students should have their object or theme choice finalized by class Mon Sept 9 so we can explore a few drawing approaches for creating a more finalized piece.  The Sketchbook project is an on going semester long visual journal and students should draw for 1-2hrs each week.

cloud sketchbook analysis

Fall Semester 2013

Week 1 Recap -
Wednesday - FA 202 Intermediate Drawing we reviewed the course syllabus and discussed both the required materials and the schedule for course projects.  Students can expect to begin work on the Object Analysis project after a brief discussion of the project handout.  Students should plan to bring their sketchbook to class as the Sketchbook project will also be introduced on Wed Sept 4. DO NOT forget to bring your Object/Theme for our first project.  Finally remember to bring the course textbook Sketchbook for the Artist by Sarah Simblet
Thursday - FA 106 Color Theory students reviewed the course syllabus and discussed required materials and course schedules/policies.  Students should come to class on Tues with: paints, brushes, palette, bristol paper to begin work on a color space exploration exercise. 
FA 209 Painting 1 students should bring the following to class on Tues Sept 3: Titanium White 150ml, Ivory Black 37ml, brushes, palette, canvas panel 11"x14" and mediums (turps and neomeg or galykd). Students should also bring both textbooks to class The Complete Oil Painter by Brian Gorst and Oils in 10 Steps by Ian Sidaway. 
FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Students should come to class with sketchbook, drawing paper pad, and a drawing implement. Textbook is Figure Drawing: Design and Invention by Michael Hampton. 

Welcome back! I am looking forward to a great semester of your inspiring work! Best of luck and success this semester, see you Tuesday.

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 week 6-7

Finals have begun and long poses have been chosen based on historical works and themes in art. Week 6 theme was Echo and Narcissus. Week seven began Adam and Eve expelled from the garden of Eden. Students will review their work with instructors this final week to evaluate progress and strengths.