9/25

Drawing 1 -
Tonight you will begin the final drawing in you series of still-life drawings. In the previous class we discussed the idea of "abstraction" as a way for an artist to compartmentalize, re-define, interpret and determine preference. When an artist makes the decision to edit their composition, they are entering into a conversation about abstraction, even if their imagery is representational.

In this project you will be creating an abstract image that draws from the still-life like a palette. Each object and form is at your disposal to manipulate, change or remove. The way you include forms and depict them should be related to an idea or emotion that you want to express. You are at liberty to create a narrative from the objects or make an image that is more elemental, textural, layered or surreal.

Drawing 2 - You will begin implementing the ideas that you came up with in the last class period. Please bring the supplies and material necessary for creating your image (you don't have to use traditional drawing mediums). Please be ready to justify your decisions.

9/23

Hey Drawing 1,
You are going to begin a second drawing tonight focusing on the process of editing and artistic determination. We will discuss the beginning and the necessity of decision making in the artistic process.

Drawing 2
We are going to begin a drawing that re-introduces the idea of portraiture. Bring whatever drawing materials you have and be prepared to do some research.

Drawing 1 -
We begin a new series of drawings tonight that focus on still-life but more importantly the history of abstraction and the concept of "editing" what we see based on preference. Tonight we will be working on a drawing that will take one full class period. Please bring your supplies and be ready.

Our Master's Study will be due at critique - approx. two weeks.

Drawing 2 - tonight is your last night for your environment drawing.

This drawing will be due the night of critique - approx. two weeks.

9/16

Drawing 1 -
Okay, since the last class period we've determined you need one more night of work. Please be ready to finish  your Master's Study drawing tonight. You guys have worked really hard and I have been impressed with how open you all are to criticism throughout the process.

Next Thursday we will begin our second two week project, then critique.

Drawing 2 -
We will continue working on our environment/perspective studies this week. At this point in the drawing process you should be prepared to implement shading and analyze the value relationships in the space you are working in.

Also, please continue working in your drawing journals this week.

Thanks.

9/11

Hey y'all,
tonight we will continuing our Master's Study. The attention will be on value and the understanding of contrast.

Drawing 2 will continue working in the hallway - don't let me forget to discuss our journals!!!

9/9

Drawing 1,
This week we will be working on our final drawing in the Master's Study Series. Please don't forget to come to class with your Geometric Drawing completed and ready to be graded/reviewed. We will be spending the majority of our time next week discussing techniques in replicating your image (scale, placement, proportion, space, value, texture, etc).

Drawing 2,
You will begin an environment study. Please be prepared to use your graphite and Strathmore paper.

9/4

Drawing 1,
We will continue working out Masters Study tonight by completing our Geometric Drawing and by Value Study. We will begin the Final Drawing tonight.

Drawing 2
Tonight is the last night to complete your Drawing of a Drawing of a Drawing. Remember the intent is that you begin challenging context  as well as basic understanding of perspective (how you see spacial relationships).

9/2

Hey Drawing 1,
Do not forget to bring an 8.5"x11", color print of a famous Masterpiece to class. The work selected should be from either Renaissance, Baroque or Rococo art movements. The best place to find this work is in the MET's collection. HERE: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search?ft=Search+The+Collection+Online

Drawing 2,
Please be prepared with you graphite pencil, a ruler and your large strathmore paper pad. If you don't have a ruler I can provide one. We are going to talk about perspective and spacial relationships.

Peace.