Painting Sketchbook #4

Painting Sketchbook #4
Due: Oct 28
1.A building. Draw from direct observation using light pencil lines. This drawing must fill the entire page. Divide the drawing in half using a light pencil line. On the first half, fill in the dark areas with one color marker (i.e. blue) and the light areas with its complement (i.e. orange). On the second half, do the inverse, using the same colors. Fill up the entire page.
2.Use a pencil to draw an architectural element from direct observation. Then use a colored pencil to add value to your drawing. Use the complementary color to add to the darker areas. Fill up the entire page
3 - 5. Find or take 3 really interesting photos of “architecture” (that you have taken!) that you would want to use as a photographic reference for a painting. Print the 3 photos and glue them into your sketchbook on 3 separate pages with a brief written explanation of when and where you took the photo, why you would want to paint it and why it makes a good composition.

Painting Sketchbook Due Oct 21

1. A blind contour portrait of a family member. This should take at least 20 min, so take your time, do not look at the paper, and fill up the entire page.
2. Find a crumpled paper bag. Use a regular pencil to draw it, use a range of values from 1-10. Show every wrinkle, shape, edge, etc. Drawing should touch at least 3 edges of your paper.
3. and 4. A building. Use two pages that face eachother. On the left page use a pencil to lightly draw the building/ Fill in the dark areas with a solid marker. On the right page, draw the same building again, but fill in the light areas with the solid marker (positive/negative study of architecture).
5. An architectural element, use a pencil ad a range of values from 1-10. Fill up the entire page.

ceramics

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slr cameras

here is a link to b&h for 35mm slr film cameras

if you are buying a camera, please make sure that it comes with a lens! (if it says "body" or "body only", it does not come with a lens, and that is what makes a camera expensive...)

if you have questions and are shopping online you can always email me the link and i can double check it for you.

make sure you ask your family if they've got one stashed away somewhere first!!!

here are some more cameras...
a nikon
a vivitar
and this is the kind of film that we use...

pinhole cameras

check this out...
http://www.pinholeday.org/

and wikipedia is a wealth of knowledge...

and check out the cameratruck... biggest pinhole camera ever!

and this guy even made a pinhole out of a mr potato head!

the possibilities are endless!!!!

this is my schedule!

welcome back!!

and we are off to another fabulous year of spectacular art making at randolph!

to all of my new students,

this is where i will post notes, assignments, and other fun things relevant to your class.

and my photo students have their own separate blog at rhscreativephoto.blogspot.com!

please check back here for updates!

good luck and happy painting/shooting/being awesome!

A print is a shape or mark made from a block or plate or other object that is covered with wet color (usually ink) and then pressed onto a flat surface, such as paper or textile. Most prints can be produced over and over again by re-inking the printing block or plate. Printmaking can be done in many ways, including using an engraved block or stone, transfer paper, or a film negative. The making of fine prints is generally included in the graphic arts, while the work of artists whose designs are made to satisfy the needs of more commercial clients are included in graphic design.

Principles of Design
1. Emphasis (focal point)
2. Repetition
3. Variation
4. Movement
5. Balance

Vocabulary
frottage - The technique of rubbing with crayon or graphite on a piece of paper which has been placed over an object, or an image achieved in this way. Also simply referred to as rubbing. Such impressions are usually made from such highly textured subjects as leaves, wood, wire screen, gravestones, and manhole covers. It was a technique especially employed by surrealists, one of whom, Max Ernst (German, 1891-1976), first introduced frottage in his works in 1925, often employing such rubbings as part of a collage, or combining frottage with painting techniques.
relief printing - Printing methods in which a block of wood, linoleum or some other material's surface is carved so that an image can be printed from it — un-carved areas receiving ink which transfers to another surface when the block is pressed against it. Block printing. Also see brayer and woodcut.
Linocut: linoleum cut, linocut, or lino-cut - A linoleum block or plate used for making relief prints. Linoleum is a durable, washable material formerly used more for flooring as vinyl flooring is used today. It is usually backed with burlap or canvas, and may be purchased adhered to a wooden block. The linoleum can be cut in much the same way woodcuts are produced, however its surface is softer and without grain. Also refers to a print made with this method. Linoleum cuts have been made by Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954) and Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973).
monotype - A one-of-a-kind print made by painting on a smooth metal, glass or stone plate and then printing on paper. The pressure of printing creates a texture not possible when painting directly on paper. Not to be confused with a monoprint.
monoprint - One of a series of prints in which each has some differences of color, design, texture, etc. applied to an underlying common image. Not to be confused with a monotype.

Printmaking!

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Photo Due Dates

Fri. Nov. 23rd: Architecture Final Print Due

Mon. Nov. 26th: Light Film Due

Fri. Dec 7th: Light Contact Sheet Due

Fri. Dec 21st: Light Final Print Due

Fri. Jan 4th: Ecology and Texture Film Due

Fri. Jan 18th: Ecology and Texture Contact Sheet Due

Fri. Jan 25th: Last day to turn in any missing or redone assignments!

*Midterms*
1st period – Jan. 28
5th period – Jan. 30
9th period - Feb. 1
2nd light Final Print Due
Texture Final Print Due
Midterm Print Due
1 mounted print Due
Midterm Exam
*notice: ecology isnt due yet!! it will be due sometime in the spring, to allow for outdoor shooting.*

Fri. Feb 23rd: Snow Final Print Due

photo assignment - Snow

Shoot images of snow and ice. You have the majority of winter to complete this. You do not need a specific roll dedicated to just shots of “snow”, take the opportunities when they come! Be creative!

Due: Feb. 23

photo assignment - Midterm

Photography Mid Term Exam

1st Period: Jan. 28
5th Period: Jan. 30
9th Period: Feb. 1

1.Texture Final Print Due
2.One Mounted Print Due: Choose your best print for presentation.
3.Midterm Print: Body Language
We are all aware of the effect body language has on each other... through the way we stand, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, etc...
Shoot a roll of film exploring the expression of various emotions through body language. You are illustrating the human body showing emotion, in any way you can. Every part of the body counts, hands, arms, legs, eyes, etc. It can be abstract, for instance just part of the body, it can also be a complete body. It can also be a person interacting with another... Be creative!!!
Make sure each and every shot is taken at the proper exposure, use lights and/or a tripod if need be. Pay attention to the background... is it relevant, necessary, distracting, etc?
Your print must be composed and printed well and express a strong sense of body language and emotion.
You will be turning in one print, a contact sheet, and an exposure log that also explains each emotion or what the body is saying in each pose.
4.Written Exam:
You will be responsible for all of the information in the notes and hand outs you have received since September 10th. It will be multiple choice and feature lots of vocabulary. Review your notes!

photo assignment - Ecology and Texture

Ecology and Texture
film due Dec. 17

You have two assignments to complete with this roll of film. The first being “Ecology”, the second being “Texture”
1.Ecology
“ecology” can be defined as "the comprehensive science of the relationship of the organism to the environment."
Find a subject that tells a story about how we effect our environment in a positive or a negative way. You are documenting the impact of the organism (people) on its environment. The impact could be good or bad. Take your time to think about the subject matter and what exactly the story is that you want to tell.
Take your time to focus your camera, adjust the aperture and shutter speed depending on your needs. Take your time to frame the subject in a way that the viewer is not distracted by extraneous objects or too much negative space. Create a strong focal point, remember the rules of composition.
Shoot a couple different concepts.
2.Texture
“texture” refers to the properties of and the sensations caused by the external surface of objects received through the sense of touch. It can be rough, grainy, smooth, slimy, soft, scratchy, shiny, furry, etc. Think of the contrast between sandpaper or silk.
Texture tells us about the nature of a subject, whether it's the rough surface of a straw hat, or the silky smoothness of satin. The light that reveals an object's texture also gives us a sense of its dimensionality.
Strong, direct light that rakes across an object from the side (called side lighting) emphasizes its surface characteristics in sharp detail, and creates a pattern of highlight and shadow. When shooting outdoors, it's a good idea to shoot early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when sunlight skims across a subject at a low angle. If you're taking pictures indoors, you can position lights this way, at any time you wish. All you need to do is to place the main light so that it lights the subject from one side.
Find objects or subjects with interesting textures, a grouping of contrasting textures, a grouping of similar textures... something that you find interesting. Remember the rules of composition!
You will print two photographs from this roll, one “Ecology”, one “Texture”

photo assignment - Light

LIGHT

To do: Shoot interesting images in a variety of lighting situations. You must have at least three examples of each of the below themes on your contact sheet. Explore different places, subjects, light sources, etc. Try various camera angles. Don't just take landscape shots. Experiment and have fun!
Silhouette: A silhouette is a well defined black shape that stands out against a brightly lit background. A silhouette is produced when we take a photograph of a subject that has strong back lighting. The subject will be darker than the bright background. Of course, in a silhouette it is the shape of the subject that makes the photo interesting.
Shadow: Take a look around for shadows and record them on film. You could show the shadow as the total focus of the image. Find a scene where shadows make interesting patterns or shapes. Take time to explore the "dark side".
Reflection: Take photographs where reflection of light is the main composition or interest point. Look at how things reflect light and how a reflection point in a photo can add major interest. The idea is to look for reflections in any shiny item, liquids, highly polished surfaces, etc, not only on classical mirrors, try to get the reflection clearly.
Night: The only rule is, the photos must be taken at night. The main goal isn’t to take photos in your basement at night time, the purpose of this assignment is to go out and capture the life, movement, mystery and behaviors surfacing after the sun sets...

Go out and explore!

photo assignment - Architecture

Every building has its own character or feeling that it gives you as you enter it or look at it. Like a real person, you need to look at it closely to capture the interesting details. Find a building and photograph it so that you can express that character. Concentrate on photographing sections of the structure that emphasize the character and distinctive design of the building.

You may choose to zoom in on certain elements; a door, stair, window, or crack in a wall. Try experimenting with unusual camera angles for this. Emphasize scale and perspective, try different lenses, shoot many different subjects...

Some suggestions:
bring your camera to as many places as possible, you never know what you may NEED to shoot!
go on adventures, plan trips to the city or historic towns in NJ...
pay attention to the time of day you shoot, different times mean different effects with light and shadows, watch the types of shadows that are cast by trees or other buildings...
think about good composition!
have fun!!