Category: Goals

“The challenges you are faced with are set up so that you are able to see the larger picture rather than the immediate task at hand.”

Art Foundations 2D – Ratios / Golden Mean / Rectangle / Composition / Abstraction / Scale

Please play the Music Video first – sit back and enjoy… take in the ABSTRACTION behind the singers and enjoy the use of music and art as a pairing. We are going to look at abstraction next – so be prepared for the ideas of simplification and color schemes. After the Music video – Play MY video further below – go along with the paper that is provided and be prepared with a ruler and a pencil… GOAL SHEETS TOO!

http://artinfo.com/news/story/804036/painting-gotye-a-qa-with-the-aussie-body-painting-artist-behind-the-somebody-i-used-to-know-video

The above link is a great place to read more about the artist(s) and band and the rationale that went into the painting behind the video. Abstraction and music – cool.

1. Create art that demonstrates an understanding of how your ideas relate to the materials and techniques.
2. Work with mixed media in artwork.

How might changing the scale of an artwork (making it SUPER BIG or SUPER SMALL) or anobject in the artwork (a person REALLY BIG or REALLY SMALL) make the artwork more interesting?

AP Studio Art –

1. 6.1 Compare aspects of the visual arts (as artist) with aspects of other disciplines (gallery director, gallery intern / installation person / writer).
2. Know about the works of art in the exhibition and artist statements.

What decisions do you consider when choosing the artwork to display? What do you look at as a whole when you think to begin your artist statement?

Drawing – Figure / Fabric

1. 5.1 Identify the rationale behind making art.
2. Work on all aspects of chiaroscuro, fabric folds over the human figure, resolve the composition.

What was the HARDEST part of the process for you? What did you have to hurdle over, jump over, climp over, claw tooth and nail over  in order to get this final charcoal composition resolved?

“The challenges you are faced with are set up so that you are able to see the larger picture rather than the immediate task at hand.”

Art Foundations – Golden Ratio

1. 5.2 Stand behind your criticism of art.
2. Work on Golden Rule (ratio) in designing compositions.

AP Studio Art – Empty Gallery

1. 6.1 Compare aspects of the visual arts (as artist) with aspects of other disciplines (gallery director, gallery intern / installation).
2. Know about the works of art in the exhibition and artist statements.

Drawing – Figure and Fabric

1. Know how fabric folds over the human figure.
2. Work on figure composition that emphasizes folds and proportion.

What have you done to begin / resolve the image that you have been working on? How are you handling all the edges / corners / background of the composition?

Art Foundations 2D – Chuck Close

1. Work on mathematical ratios and transferring images / blending colors.
2. (1.2) Create art that demonstrates an understanding of how your ideas relate to the (1.2.1) materials (1.2.3) and processes you use.

AP Studio Art – Still Life

1. Work on PERSONAL still life artwork that has meaning.
2. (2.6) Create multiple solutions to visual challenges that show understanding in relationships between composition and meaning in your artwork.

Drawing – Cloth

1. Know visually how fabric folds over the human figure / emphasizes folds, chiaroscuro, and correct proportion.
2. (2.3) Create art that solves visual challenges.

What is it about the charcoal, the observation, the subject matter, the working arrangements, this artistic challenge that has challenged you, has made you really think about the process of making art? What have you learned from this art making experience that will take you forward?

Art Foundations 2D – Chuck Close on inspiration.

1. Work on mathematical rations and transferring images / blending colors.
2. (1.2) Create art that demonstrates an understanding of how your ideas relate to the (1.2.1) materials (1.2.3) and processes you use.

The PROCESS is kicking some of you in the gut. Why is PROCESS such a hard think for you? Write your thoughts about the idea / challenges of process in your goals page. PROCESS if HUGE in the art making activity.

AP Studio Art – Still Life Artworks

1. Work on PERSONAL still life artwork that has meaning.
2. (2.6) Create multiple solutions to visual challenges that show understanding in relationships between composition and meaning in your artwork.

So, what have you done to make / begin a still life that creates a bit of thought? What have you done to compose an image that will stop a viewer and allow them to think about and consider what you have put in front of them? What are you going to do to begin thinking about the idea of abstratction and collage?

Drawing – Fabric Artwork

1. Know how fabric folds over the human figure.
2. (1.1) Apply media (what are you using – what tools are you using?) with an awareness so that your ideas are executed well.

What is the biggest challenge these new materials and subject matter have thrown at you? What do you see as being something you have TRULY improved upon or learned about the making of art with these matereials and process? We will take a look on Friday as to what you are accomlishing and what it is you need to really focus on. Monday is the due date – what will you do to get it done?

1. “When I work, I work very fast, but preparing to work can take   any length of time.” – Cy Twombly

Art Foundations 2D – Chuck Close

1. 4.4 Evaluate and interpret art for its relationship in meanings showing understanding of the work of various art professionals (how different artists make different works).
2. Work on Mathematical Ratios and Transferring images / blending colors.

How do you see the work you are creating now improving or being more successful than the work you have done in the past? Do you REALLY think you are taking the time in drawing (sketchbooks) as being more thought out? Are you using techniques from our class elsewhere in your day-to-day making  of objects?

AP Studio Art – Still Life Artwork

1. Work on personal still life artwork that has meaning
2. 2.6 Create multiple solutions to visual challenges that show understanding in relationships between composition and meaning in your artwork(P).

Share your day 1 of the drawing with your neighbor. Orally – what technique are you using and why? What images have you chosen for the show? What do you hope to say in the exhibition with your work?

Drawing – Fabric Composition

1. Know how fabric folds over the human figure.
2. 1.1 Apply media (what are you using – what tools are you using?) with an awareness so that your ideas are executed well.

What is the strength of your artwork? Where do you see it being a struggle at this point? What do you need to do to think about / fix / analize your image and finally come to a solid resolution? What are you doing to activate the background.

Art Foundations 2D – Phillip Glass

TODAY: Watch the video above and write down your goals. We are going to PUSH the remainder of the Chuck Close Video to tomorrow (finish it up). You have 33.5 minutes to work. At the end of class I want you to, in your comments of today’s goals, answer the questions below. Now… Enjoy the video, write your goals, get to work (in your assigned seats) and then wrap up with the comments. Get to it!

1. 1.2 Create art that demonstrates an understanding of how your ideas relate to the techniques (colored pencil layering) and process (grid and drawing) you are using.
2. Work on Mathematical Ratios and Transferring images / blending colors.

What is the color scheme you are using – label on the bottom of the page. What is the reason you have chosen the image you have chosen? What are the challenges you have been having with this process? What colors have you begun using and how easy / hard has this been for you?

AP Studio Art – Still Life to Come

1. Work on assembling AP Art Portfolio.
2. Know about and finalize artist statements.

How did you go about choosing the best works for the QUALITY section – to mount and prepare? Are you ready for the exam? Can you present all your works tomorrow if you are not taking the exam?

Drawing – Fabric

1. 4.4 Evaluate and interpret art for relationships in form and context.
2. Know how fabric folds over the human figure that emphasizes folds, proportion,and chiaroscuro.

How did you begin with light gestural drawings ALL OVER? Did that help you push the idea as you continued working it on the paper? How are you dealing with the entire composition / all sides of the paper? Are you?

Art Foundations 2D – Grid Works

1. 3.2 Apply ideas in art and use skill to solve visual challenges.
2. Work on Mathematical Ratios and Transferring images / blending colors.

What is the color scheme you are using – label on the bottom of the page. Self – evaluation. What is the reason you have chosen the image you have chosen? Share image with your classmate and explain the process of measuring and transferring images.

AP Studio Art – Portfolio of Works

1. Work on assembling AP Art Portfolio.
2. Know about and finalize artist statements.

How did you go about choosing the best works for the QUALITY section – to mount and prepare?

Drawing – Cloth in Compositions

1. 4.4 Evaluate and interpret art for relationships in form and context.
2. Know how fabric folds over the human figure that emphasizes folds, proportion,and chiaroscuro.

How did you begin with light drawings and did that help you push the idea as you continued working it on the paper? Share your drawing with your neighbor. How does your neighbors compare / contrast with your drawing?

NEXT WEEK’S SKETCHBOOK IS:

The Scream: And the buyer is…

Art Foundations – Chuck Close

1. 1.4 Create, define, and solve visual challenges using 1.4.1 Analysis and 1.4.3 Evaluation.
2. Work on transferring images using the grid and techniques with the colored pencils.

What is the ratio that you used to enlarge the image from the initial photograph to the larger drawing? Did you go one square at a time or did you move in more one square at a time?

AP Studio Art – Discussion / Meaning

1. Work on Quality Mounting of artworks.
2. 3.3 Describe the creation of images and ideas and explain why they are value.

What situation in life is it important to present yourself in the best light possible? When does it not matter so much? How does the presentation of your artwork relate?

Drawing – Draped Cloth – Alex Katz, David Hockney

Charcoals – Mike Dretzka – Portraits; Joseph Piccillio – Horses

1. Know visually how fabric folds over the human figure and emphasizes folds and proportion.
2. 2.3 Create art that solves visual challenges.

How did you begin with light gestural drawings and did that help you push the idea as you continued working it on the paper? Share your beginning drawing with your neighbor

Edvard Munch – The Scream
http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2012/impressionist-modern-art-evening-sale-n08850/videos.html

Art Foundations – Grids

1. 1.4 Create, define, and solve visual challenges using 1.4.1 Analysis and 1.4.3 Evaluation.
2. Work on transferring images using the grid and techniques with the colored pencils.

What is the ratio that you used to enlarge the image from the initial photograph to the larger drawing? Did you go one square at a time or did you move in more one square at a time?

AP Studio Art – Discussion

1. Work on Quality Mounting of artworks.
2. 3.3 Describe the creation of images and ideas and explain why they are value.

What situation in life is it important to present yourself in the best light possible? When does it not matter so much? How does the presentation of your artwork relate?

Drawing – Draped Cloth – Alex Katz

Charcoals – Mike Dretzka

1. Know visually how fabric folds over the human figure and emphasizes folds and proportion.
2. 2.3 Create art that solves visual challenges.

How did you begin with light gestural drawings and did that help you push the idea as you continued working it on the paper? Share your beginning drawing with your neighbor

Art Foundations – Chuck Close (and other’s artwork) in our building

1. 3.3 Describe the creation of images and explain why they are of value.
2. Work on Mathematical Grids, Ratios, and Transferring images.

 Self – evaluation of the process of drawing the grid and beginning to transfer images. What was so easy / difficult about the process. How could you use this ELSEWHERE in your life? Share answers to the video with your classmate and explain the process of measuring and transferring images.

AP Studio Art – Hanging a Show

1. Work on Quality Mounting of artworks.
2. 3.3 Describe the creation of images and ideas and explain why they are value.

In life, what is it you hope to do with the skills you have developed over the years in your art making experiences? What do you hope to do next year with your art making abilities? Where can you use this / these skills in the world that may or may not belong to the arts?

Drawing – Surreal Cloth – Woah!

1. Know how fabric folds over the human figure.
2. 2.6 Create multiple solutions to visual challenges that show understanding in relationship between composition and meaning of artwork.

For the past two days you have been drawing folded fabric over nothing recognizable. Today, we brought in skeletons… What is the difference when it comes to including a figure to the composition? Did you choose to develop the figure in the composition? Did you choose to leave the figure out? Either way was acceptable, but each one holds its own visual challenges and meanings.