Studio Notes / Crit

Review progress of children's book illustrations.

Show and tell at each student's work station of entire series and plan for integrating text

Use class time for working in computer lab / experimenting with techniques and text options.

Homework: Complete series of four watercolor illustrations for critique in class at 12 noon.
In addition, bring all previous watercolors from earlier this term in order to prepare for portfolio review.
Remember to list all techniques you've used for each watercolor on the back left corner of each image, along with your name.

Studio Notes

review and document progress of children's book illustrations

listen to libravox recordings of children's stories

homework focus on the addition of ink and text options for your sequence of illustrations. Be prepared to present your series and get feedback from the class.

Studio Notes

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review first two spreads of your watercolor and ink book illustrations

discuss techniques you plan to use, layout and binding considerations

continue to develop watercolors in class today.

listen to The Nightingale and The Mermaid

show and tell: student progress

homework goals: continue to develop your first two spread and complete the drawings / layout for the last two spreads for consultation at beginning of class on Tuesday. All text should be laid out in pencil. To best determine text options xerox your watercolors and experiment with the placement and style of your text. Bring all experiments to class for credit.

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Amy Lehrman


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Amber / Late work

Studio Notes

Three watercolors by Ian Schorenherr

Review and document 4 x 6 inch storyboards.

Develop series of four full size watercolors based on the four best images from the storyboard series.

Homework:
Bring two of the four large watercolors, based on your storyboard to class on Thursday. The watercolors may be in progress, drawing/layout should be in graphite with watercolor washes. Text should be laid our in pencil. Do not begin using ink yet.

Final Crit for all four watercolors is Tuesday, May 1.

Extra Credit work should be emailed to amieok.watercolor@blogger.com

Final Exam / Portfolio Review will be Thursday, May 3 from 11:30 to 2pm.
There will be a final exam based on artists we have studied this semester. All content will be based

on the blog. It will consist of image identification, technique identification, multiple choice and true/false.

watercolor illustration by this artist.

Jennifer Poons

John Lovett

Sad Peter Pan by Kurt Kemp.

Ashley / Late work

Anne Tyler / Late work