Georgia O'Keefe Inspired Studies

In our exploration of media, you have experienced working with pencil, pen, marker, colored pencils, charcoal pencils and sticks, acrylic paint, some with watercolors, and now we will take a look at oil pastels. Our next project will focus on the artist Georgia O'Keefe as a reference for our subject matter and techniques. Please take a brief moment to read the biography of Georgia O'Keefe. Her work is very unique and has a style that is very conducive to the qualities of oil pastels. Below I have included examples of some of her artworks. These should be a guide for how to create your work. We will be using various flowers and leaves in class for still life inspiration, as well.

Here is an image of different oil pastel techniques. You may choose to apply some of these techniques to your work:

Georgia O'Keefe's work: *Please make a note of her color use and her viewpoint in each image.

TYPOGRAPHY

aRT WITh WorDS

Typography: The art of creating with type.

We have done a lot of artwork using your right brain and your fine art eye. Now we are going to focus your left brain on some design work. It will be your option to choose the subject matter of your work and from there we will create drawings using text ONLY. Look at the examples below to start your planning....

These examples all focus on EMOTION. I would like you to choose some type of expressive theme, image, or scene that you can express in your artwork.



THANKSGIVING BREAK WORK!!!

4 DAYS OFF! Enjoy your holiday but don't forget about your work. You need to be conitnually working on finishing any of the previous assignments. They need to be finalized and ready for final photography. Portfolios are quickly approaching! Also, you have 2 weeks to FINALIZE your concentration theme. It must be ready BEFORE Christmas break. It is time to make your artwork a PRIORITY!

Check out the AP website for portfolio details and requirements: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2134.html

Don't wait until it's too late!

Self-Portraits!

Here is your opportunity to use some creaitivity! You can use any medium you would like, create an expression or interesting view, and don't forget about the background! Starting with pencil and studying the features of the face will be key in the beginning. Once you have your porportions figured out, go in with the detail to make it look like you! ***Email me your media requests ASAP so I can gather the supplies you need!

Figure Drawing

We will learn how to better illustrate the human figure using various practice techniques. Using various figurative images from print as well as using live models will help us grasp the human figure in multiple ways. You will need to do a minimum of 10 figure studies in your sketchbook as personal practice. In class, 2-3 final drawings will be completed, including shading and detail, to use as portfolio work. Start your practice NOW!

Interior Perspective

Now we're going to move from your fine art aesthetic to your design aesthetic. If you don't have experience with the rules of perspective you should do some research and practice. Starting Tuesday you will find a suitable spot around the building to demonstrate your perspective view. You must recreate what you see using perspective and point of view. Pencil will be your main medium but you can introduce pen/ink into your detail if you'd like. Depth and Space should be your main elements to create. Good Luck!