Important: please read 02/27

Due to weather related issues, we will not be meeting as a class today-However continue with your self-study.
Continue to review the text and blog posts regarding planes-
http://art115begindrawing.blogspot.com/2018/09/plane-defined.html

Be prepared to discuss this material on Tuesday as we move into the drapery portion of the class-
I'll adjust the schedule to reflect the change in curriculum-
Thank you

Spring Schedule 2020

Week 4
2/18- Full studio- Skills drawing
2/20- Full studio- Skills drawing

Week 5

2/25-Class 1: Skills drawing due at end of class for a grade! Turn in sphere HW
HW: Read planes defined post and text

2/27-Class 2: Weather issues: Self study-

HW: Review Chapter three-

LINE Figure 3.3 and 3.4- be prepared to discuss on 03/17-(60 minutes)
LOOKING AHEAD-Read: pages 74, 75. Begin to re-create figure 4.28 in your text. Size: 9 x 12. Due-03/10

Week 6

03/03-Class 1: Drape lecture 60 minutes, must take notes.

Concept to discuss: Working out of a middle value!
Drapery study
Remaining studio-complete drape study(s).

Part II:
Assign: Four Possessions Portrait assignment

Includes a drawing (18 x 24 inches) and two written statements typed/printed to be completed for a grade.

(Each element worth 100 points)

HW: Bring to the next class four Possessions that represent who you are as person, a crate size box, drape (color, size) your choice and clamp light (optional). 
Due at the beginning of the next class:
The first statement is based on study/research of one of the following artists; Claudio Bravo, Walter Murch or Daniel Sprick. Focus on the life of the artist, the work, investigate and describe something you discovered about the artist related to still life painting/drawing and how it could be applied to your next assignment. 

Second Statement (reflective) due 03/12 at the beginning of class and it must be typed, min. 300 words. 

Content should include and define choice of objects, the drawing process, use of value and your ability to articulate the desired folds. Discuss problems, solutions, successes and failures.

03/05-Class 2: Discuss artist profile and start Four Possessions, in studio
HW: Draw a paper lunch bag (apply fold anatomy concepts to the bag)- 9 x 12 inches- examine and state the value structure with the primary goal in mind- In addition, describe the folds, wrinkles, creases, pleats, etc. 03/12!

Week 7

03/10- Class 1:  Four Possessions, in studio, drawing 4.28 due

03/12- Class 2:  Four Possessions, in studio, due at the end of class.
HW: Read pages 180-186, key on proportions defined on 184.

Week 8

03/17-Class 1: Discuss Line based on text
Portrait lecture- must take notes
Revisit terminator discussion -introduce five shadow areas.
Studio set with sphere and planes of the head.
Vilppu head study
HW: Re-create Pat with idealized light source- 9 x 12, due next class.
HW: Must bring mirror to next class and 18 x 24 pad.
03/19-Class 2: Self portrait

Objectives:

Obtain likeness- physical attributes

Convey the essence of the subject
Explore and state the entire value range
Draw life-size

Week 9
03/24-Class 1: Self portrait- in studio
03/26-Class 1: Self portrait in studio due at the end of class-plus assign Hat assignment (45 minutes).
https://art115begindrawing.blogspot.com/2018/04/hat.htmleek 11
HW: https://www.eugene-delacroix.com/orphan-girl-at-the-cemetery.jsp

http://www.eugenedelacroix.net/orphan-girl-at-the-cemetery/
Examine how Delacroix describes the body language of his painted subjects, in turn conveying the the emotion of the scene and the emotion of the subject.

Week 10
03/31-Class 1: Begin Hat project- Complete photo shoot and print out reference before class
04/02-Class 2: Hat project

Week 11
04/07: Hat in studio
04/09: Hat in studio due, plus Assign Final (60 minutes).
Assign Final:

https://art115begindrawing.blogspot.com/2018/04/final-assignment-art-115.html

Week 12
04/14- Spring break
04/16-Spring break

Review value related links

https://vimeo.com/227462986

Please review by 2/25 before class meets.

Rembrandt:
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/rembrandt-self-portrait-at-the-age-of-63

https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/rmbt/hd_rmbt.htm


Plus- bring 

At home assignment: Match Value
Step 1:  Create an achromatic value scale on the right side of your page, the dimension of the transitional steps should be one inch by one inch.

Step 2: Recreate the illustrated sphere using the achromatic value scale as a guide- 

Identify the individual transitional steps plus the terminator.
Ignore reflected light.

Size: 9 x 12 inches

Due: 2/25

LINE, Figure 3.3 and 3.4 produce to class!

Achromatic value scale (Spring 2020)

Achromatic value scale:

The study of value can be elusive and impacted by relevant but subjective factors
(i.e.; strength of illumination, medium, pigment, experience and application).
Establishing a standard tool such as a value scale is useful in the pursuit of understanding value and the study of light and shadow.  The achromatic scale is a great tool for the beginning artists as well as experienced ones. Often experienced painters use the scale as a way to sort out color and value questions as a result of picture making. 
In our case, understanding and applying the concepts of the value scale is considered a foundational tool when establishing sculptural weight, also defined as the primary goal of the class.

http://tinkelmanstudio.com/
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/29.100.1/
http://www.mbartists.com/cgi-bin/iowa/artists.html?artist=53

Our standard will be an eleven step achromatic value scale modeled after Albert Munsell’s color system.
(more on Munsell, see link)

Transitional steps and form:
Evaluate the degree of lightness and darkness in both scales but be cognizant of the value shift between the
transitional steps in both keys, this should underscore the subjective nature of value.

As noted, value is elusive and subjective but we need to be able to discuss it using common visual language.  The format of the the scale consists of 11 transitional steps and two keys; high and low.
The low key consists of transitional steps labeled 1-4 and the high key consists of steps 6-9.
Zero is black, 10 is white and five is viewed as the middle value.

Elements of the value scale: 

• 11 total steps or squares
• Low key values: 1-4
• High key values: 6-9
• Middle value: 5
• Black: 0
• White: 10
   

Practical value application and theory:
The pursuit of understanding value requires you to see and record degrees of light and dark. The artist must learn to see value relationships, rather than be influenced by what is known as local value, which can be perceived only when seen free of illumination (the effect of light and shadow).
Source: The Guide to Drawing

When Using Rembrandt style lighting to illuminate your object, the object will reveal to you its value structure. You should be able to see the low key values on the dark side of the object or in the shadow area and the high key values on the illuminated side.

Black will be visible where the object comes into contact with its surface and your brightest highlight will be white.

Pit-falls:

Avoid recording the color instead of the value, however color has inherent value

Control illumination, remember additional light sources will make it difficult to record value

Don't lose sight of the primary goal of the class

Determine the real mass or volume of the subject and be mindful of its value structure

About Munsell

http://munsell.com/about-munsell-color/

Due: 02/06

Create your own achromatic value scale-

Draw your piece(s) of produce from Assignment 1 with value and lighting concepts discussed-

Strive to achieve the primary goal of the class!!

Due: 02/11

Read from your text-

Pages: 1-14- be prepared to discuss in class

Looking ahead:

Pages 58-64

Review the breakouts on pages 60 and 61, plus review the definition of Chiaroscuro