09/09 P2 Value study - illuminated forms simple still life

P2 09/09	P2 Value study - illuminated forms simple still life
materials	Paper oil paint – 1 dark color plus white rag brushes thinner/jar gloves tape
Instruction:	1) create a middle tint (equal parts white and a color) 2) use 3 values (white, middle and fully saturated color) to represent a box form, assigning the most appropriate value to each plane (based on observation) 3) use of 5 values of mixed paint to represent illumination and form in the observed subject (simple box still life)
Objectives	* basic learning of paint substance, its mixing and application * developing awareness of chroma value in tints (hue plus white) * introduction to clean up after painting
Vocabulary	Value - dark, middle, light – value scale tint saturation hue chroma
Suggestions	* look at the planes, spaces and shape areas of your subject and the values- * mix paint to reproduce values seen – start w three values, gradually increase * simplify areas so that they can be depicted through one value area. * mix, then paint. You may mix more as you begin to paint, but start by looking carefully at your subject and mixing the paint you think you will need.

In class 09/09

Notes:

1. Assign spaces in cabinets. Label.
2. Work out arrangement of easels in the class for maximum comfort
3. In-class P2: mixing and value study still life
4. Start clean up at 10am. Demo brush cleaning.   

09/04 P1 - Wipe out oil sketch - illuminated planar forms, simple still life

P1 09/04	P1 - Wipe out oil sketch - illuminated planar forms, simple still life
materials	Gessoed paper oil paint rag chip brush thinner gloves tape
Objectives	* observation of spatial planes * coordination of marks to planar directions * use of 3 values of lights and dark to create effect of form * achieving values in paint through control of density of material * basic learning of paint substance and its application * introduction to clean up after painting
Vocabulary	Value - dark, middle, light Plane Space Form
Suggestions	* be aware of recessional perspective * notice that planes define the objects as well as the surface holding the object, and possibly background wall areas. * identify relative value of each plane in relation to the other planes * initially seek to represent each plane as either bright (no paint) or dark (brush stroke of paint), then look for planes which can be shown with a middle value. * Futher step: when you are ready, look for a second level of value shifts within planes – altho aim to keep it simple.

Referencing planar still life objects arranged on a platform

Use one dark colored oil paint.

Build painting through application and wipe removal.

Visualize the forms, surfaces and spaces in terms of planes.

Imagine there are no objects but only planes.

Aim to render these planes on the page with strokes which relate in size and direction to the spatial configurations you see.

As you practice this become more confident in the strokes. Let them be as large. Control size with the rag.

Observe the variety of darks/lights of the pigment that can be achieved through the wiping method.

At a mid point we will take a break and you will be asked to create a value value scale representing 5 incremental steps.

Extend your painting to the edge of the defined format area. This defines the composition. (either to the edge of the page, or a defined rectangular area close to the edge of the page.