The intermediate art students are working on Mixed Media Paintings. The focus: Value, pattern, composition, & unity. Each painting must include a still life object {value} a silhouette {rhythm} and a pattern {balance} that utilizes at least half of the canvas.
Look forward to share the results + color and full lesson!!
Intermediate Art Photos: Phase 1 & 2: Canvas prep & Students Planning.
Foundations of art is moving into the Art element value & drawing from life. The lesson began with a shading demo with simple shapes. The second phase of the lesson encouraged student to select 5 object and implement the same techniques while drawing them to scale. The end result "Art kabobs" {I saw a sample on Pinterest that sparked this quirky approach to an intro value lesson}
Stay tuned for the full lesson specs...