IN CLASS
Explore the following Dry Brush Techniques on one sheet of watercolor paper:
*Stipple
*Hatch
*Cross Hatch
*Contour
*Cross Contour
*Invented Texture / observe detail from Charles Burchfield handout
Considerations:
Eliminate as much accidental white of the paper as possible
Overlap ALL techniques using every color and every brush, sponges, etc in your collection
Explore various ways to hold brushes and experiment with the amount of water in your brush as you try each technique
HOMEWORK
Create a study of the Charles Burchfield painting you have been assigned or a painting inspired by his work of the rocks and nature of Belle Island in Richmond, VA.
Review the color used in the painting online or in a color print made on campus.
Fill page, consider the edges, positive negative space, color and dry brush technique used in the work you are studying.
Your Burchfield study is due at the beginning of class on Monday.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY:
FINE ART AND FLOWERS:
Oct 14 - 17 You will be required to see this installation as well as the CHUCK CLOSE exhibition, document it, etc. Visit this link for more info.
COLLEGE NIGHT @ THE VMFA Visit this link to learn how YOU can participate and receive credit for ONE ABSENCE. Photographs of your work must meet the specs described on the link and should be emailed to the designated email address by OCT 13.
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