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