Monday, September 8, 2014

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.