It is the most recent curriculum post, requesting that you send your completed art history inspired watercolor to this Watercolor blog using the blog email address I gave you - and that you bring a photograph of yourself to class on Wed. We WILL resume class on November 3!
REMINDER: You will need a photograph of yourself appropriate for a Chuck Close inspired self portrait. Please note: showing teeth in the photo is not recommended. Chuck Close portraits NEVER include smiling faces!
Chuck Close / Preparation
Watch the Charlie Rose interview linked on the right after reviewing examples of his work in the links provided.
Draw a grid (half inch recommended) grid over a scan or xerox of your photograph. Work from the center towards the sides, both vertically and horizontally or from one diagonal to the other (much trickier) Begin by creating a small / one to one value scale of your photo using india ink in various shades of gray and invented texture and dry brush techniques.
After creating your small value study in india ink you will create a larger study using color.
Divide your watercolor paper into a grid with the the same number of squares. Slowly build up the value patters using varying shades of a monochromatic color of your choice. Use invented texure and pattern which is abstract yet symbolic while creating a dimensional value pattern than in totality, reflects and looks like you. Review the examples of this technique in class.
After creating your small value study in india ink you will create a larger study using color.
Divide your watercolor paper into a grid with the the same number of squares. Slowly build up the value patters using varying shades of a monochromatic color of your choice. Use invented texure and pattern which is abstract yet symbolic while creating a dimensional value pattern than in totality, reflects and looks like you. Review the examples of this technique in class.
A photograph of you or a digital scan of your drivers license photo
Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Paper
ruler
hard charcoal pencil
kneaded eraser
watercolors
india ink
pointed and flat brushes
| Considerations: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the portraiture of Chuck Close. Understand how an artist discovers and manipulates technique and form in while developing a series or style. 2. Use a ruler to creating a vertical/horizontal or diagonal grid - demonstrate skills in enlarging a composition and proportion using a grid. 3. Recognize values and create values patterns using line, pattern and simulated textures. Develop Contrast and gray scale through the use of value patterns and dry brush technique. This assignment combines the study of Chuck Close's portraits with techniques you developed when looking at the watecolors of Paul Klee and Charles Burchfield. (value, gradation and drybrush) In the meantime I am reviewing the work you have posted on the blog along with your portfolio work. I did not anticipate that I would need surgery to reconstruct my ankle during the time I'd hoped to write your assessments. It has been challenging, to say the least, as the pace of everything has changed for the moment. I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, Wed, Nov 3!! We will review more of the work of artist Chuck Close and you will begin your self-portraits. |
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