Impossible Imaginary Image

Create and impossible imaginary image. Simply put, this is an image you create from your imagination that you could not actually create in reality. A very famous artist named Leonardo da Vinci did this very thing constantly in his sketchbooks. He designed objects such as an airplane, bridges and military equipment before they ever existed.

·        There is no right or wrong. Just think about your needs ( or society’s needs) . How can your invention make life better?

·         You need only use pencil and add color if you want. These ideas do not have to work. The “Communicator” in Star Trek came long before the cell phone became a reality. Just try and be creative, this is really a metal exercise to improve creativity.

·         Notate your invention.

·         Write approximately two short paragraphs about your invention and how it will improve the world.

Homework #3

Create a Football Helmet Design

You are the owner of an new Arena Football Team. Design a Team Helmet/Logo.

• Use colored Pencils.
• More helmet worksheets are in the front of Room 42
• Include a Gylph ( a simplified image)
• Include a Logo (the phonic name)

Space and Perspective Concepts

The Use of Registers or Multiple Parallel Base Lines - The Egyptian idea of space was different from that of our Western Culture. Parallel base lines within the same picture plane give the effect of stacked panels and encourage the viewer to “read” the page from top to bottom.

(Weighing of the Heart of the Scribe Ani)

Fractional Representation - Common treatment of space in Egyptian Art. Fractional Representation incorporates the most representative aspects of the body. An example would be the treatment of the human eye on a profile in frontal view.

Relative Scale - When objects known to be of the same size differ in their scale it indicates a difference in their location on the spatial field. The larger objects appear closer. The smaller objects further away.  (Van Gogh’s Haystacks)

Hieratic Scaling - Often the importance, power or strength of the figure would denote its relative size in a composition. In Cimabue’s Madonna and Child Enthroned, as well as Giotto’s painting of a similar subject we see evidence of this technique. The Madonna and Child in both compositions appear much larger than the other figures.

Overlapping - Another way of showing space is the use of overlapping. When one object is placed in front of another the first object is assumed to be in front of the second object even if that object is of greater size. Christ covers the disciples in Masaccio's image The Tribute Money.

Foreshortening - The shortening of forms to achieve the illusion of extension or projection into space. The appearance of correct proportion is achieved by shortening forms in relation to the angle from which they are observed: the more acute the angle of observation, the shorter the forms. Therefore an arm extended toward the viewer would appear shorter than an arm stretched out overhead. Andrea Mantegna was a master of foreshortening. His subjects were often selected so he could solve difficult problems in foreshortening. (Lamentation over Dead Christ)

Aerial Perspective (Atmospheric Perspective) - Because of atmospheric conditions objects that are further in the distance have a decrease in clarity, intensity of color value, and relative texture. Think of the way mountains look in the distance, they have a hazy muted look while the hills in the foreground remain sharp. (A Cabin in the Woods, Thomas Cole)

Geometric Perspective - Is the artist principal system of creating the illusion of three-dimensional volumes existing in space. The Early Renaissance architect Brunelleschi is usually attributed in developing geometric perspective to a level of mathematical accuracy.

Horizon Line -In 'real life', the horizon is where the land (or sea) and sky meet. It is sometimes known as the “Eye Level”.

Vanishing Pt. - The place on the horizon line where receding parallel lines appear to converge.

Birds Eye View - A general view from above, or as if from above.

Worms Eye View - A view as seen from below.

Homework #2

Shoe Art?

Create a unique shoe design that reflects your personality. Use colored pencil or marker. Consider the use of pattern and texture.

Non Objective Perspective Project

Objective:

• To use One and Two Point perspective to create a non-objective composition.
• To practice basic shading techniques.
• Understanding compositional balance.

Materials:

• 18x12 White Drawing Paper
• #2 Pencils
• Pink Pearl Erasers
• Drafting Brushes
• Eraser Shields
• Colored Pencils (optional)

Procedure:

1. Decide on a Vertical or Horizontal orientation for your paper.
2. Determine whether to work in one or two point perspective.
3. Draw a horizon line in the middle of the paper.
4. Add vanishing points.
5. Draw overlapping objects. 
6. Determine light source and shade each object independently. Do not concern yourself with the idea of cast shadows.
7. Additional color may be added to create an area of emphasis. Consider using a particular color scheme. (The example is a triadic color scheme using the three primary colors.)

Negative Positive Space Project

Utilizing the principles and elements of design that you have explored in the composition project, create a pleasing composition that incorporates negative and positive space. Have  fun with this assignment, but don't forget a good artist is also a good craftsman.

• Select an image that can be easily recognized as a silhouette.
• Direct reversals are ok, but try not to create a checkerboard.
• You may mix more than one image in your project. (ie. a quarterback and a receiver).
• Use color effectively. Your project must have contrast! Use complimentary colors or analogous colors. Think,? Why are you selecting these colors? "It's a pretty color" is not a reason.
• The design can be symmetrically or asymmetrically balanced.

Remember the elements and principals of design!

Elements: 

Line, color, value, shape, form, space, texture.

Principles:

Balance, unity, contrast, emphasis, pattern, movement, rhythm

Process:

1. Select your image
2. Measure the image. How many can you get out of a 12x18 inch piece of paper.
3. Cut the paper.
4. Use the tracing paper transfer technique to place your image on the construction paper.
5. Cut out with an x-acto knife. (Use and cutting board and always cut away from your hand.)
6. Assemble the design with a glue stick. (Use scrap paper to ensure that the glue stick covers your paper to the edge.)

Review the project presentation.

Composition Project

Lesson Objective:  To Make you aware of the entire picture plane and space that surrounds and object.

Composition:

“Composition is the placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work of art, as distinct from the subject of a work. It can also be thought of as the organization of the elements of art according to the principles of art.”

The Picture Plane

 

In a painting the picture plane refers to the flat surface of the canvas or the physical material onto which the paint is applied. In our project the 9x12 construction paper is our picture plane.

You will create 6 designs which will produce the effect of :

1. Falling Motion
2. Rest/Calm
3. Tension
4. Rhythm
5. Balance/Stability
6. Importance

These are “Abstract” concepts, but they can be effectively communicated with simple shapes.

An example of "Importance"

Procedure

1. We will only be using 1x1” gray , white or black squares.
2. You must use a minimum of 6 squares or a maximum of 20.
3. Background paper can be gray, white or black.
4. Squares may touch the edge of the picture plane.
5. Except for “Falling/Motion” and “Tension”, all squares must be parallel to the picture plane.
6. You may use “ONE” colored square in “Importance”
7. Secure the squares with a glue stick.
8. Please label the back of each composition with the word it illustrates, and your NAME. Use a white pencil if your background is black.
9. You must complete all 6 compositions or you will receive a 55. (incomplete)

Some Last Thoughts

• Remember you can create any of the above effects not only with position, but with the color of the paper selected.

• Which neutral is restful? Gray, White or Black?

• You will want to use the “whole” picture plane. Avoid creating a “fish tank” composition. By having objects touch the edge, we create the illusion that something is going on beyond the edge of the picture plane.

• Avoid placing all the squares to the left or right. Think about how the image is balanced.
• Symmetrically
• Asymmetrically
• Radially

• Contrast creates tension. Which colors would you put together to create contrast.

• You can use one color square in your emphasis composition. Which color stands out the best?

Grading

I will be evaluating your work in three different ways.

1. Understanding - Do you understand the basic idea behind creating a balanced composition.? Does your image use the whole picture plane? Do objects float in the picture plane or does it appear that something happens beyond it?
2. Creativity - Do you use the obvious solution with a minimal amount of squares, or do you communicate your idea in a new and original way?
3. Craftsmanship - Is your work clean of glue and pencil marks? Are your squares correctly sized. (not rectangles) Have you correctly followed the project procedures?