Using the grid method, we will break down a seemingly complicated image, into small manageable pieces. Throughout this project, will work our way through these three basic stages:
Grid Method
MEDIUM FOLLOW-ALONG VIDEO12/9/2019 Frida Style Self PortraitsTake a look at Frida Kahlo's work. What do they have in common? How can you tell her work apart from other artist's? The answers to these questions define her artistic style.
What Is Your Story?Before thinking about what you want your portrait to look like, start by thinking about what you want us to know about you. Here are some questions to get you started.
Conceptual Planner
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Symbolism: Go to our Help page > Tools & Resources > and you'll find a link to a symbolism site, and a color meaning site. Composition: Go to our Help page > Composition Video #1 and Composition Video #2 Elements & Principles: Go to our Help page > Principles & Elements. OR you can go to our Help page > Tools & Resources > KQ Ed Art School Videos. 10/28/2019 Comic Book Style POSTERS
Draw your poster with pencil on computer paper. Go over your final drawing with sharpie.
Mini Comic Strip
1/11/2019 Passion Project !Your passion project is a free choice project, that can be anything you have been wanting to create. Is there a medium you've been wanting to experiment with? Is there an artist who's style you've been wanting to try out? This is your chance! Make sure that your artwork expresses a feeling or idea, incorporates the Elements and Principles, and as always, shows your BEST craftsmanship.
12/11/2018 Watercolor & GouacheExperiment with various techniques to get the wanted texture and color blending effect. How can you incorporate these different textures into your portrait? Click here for more tricks and techniques. When mixing your skin tone, look at the inside of your wrist. What colors do the veins look like? If they look violet, then you would start by using violet and it's complementary color, yellow. You will probably need to add other colors as well, but his is a good starting point. If your hue is looking too ____ (yellow, green, orange . . .) add the opposite color to correct. For example, if it's looking too green, add red. How to Mix Colors:On your paint palette, gather small amounts of the colors you need. Usually, you will need less of the darker or cooler colors. (see the chart above) If I'm using violet and yellow as my base, I'll start by adding a very small amount of violet to my yellow. I'll continue doing this until the right base color appears. I may add a little green if it looks too red, or blue if it looks too orange. . . Because I have pale skin, I would load my paintbrush with the hue I made, and add it to my white. If it is still too light, I would add a bit more until it matches. It may dry a little darker. Once your brown looks like the right hue, decide how much white or black you will need to add.
Gouache Demo: Start video at 06:3911/29/2018 Self Portraits: UnderdrawingLearning how to draw the human form can be tricky. Use some of these guides to help you with proportion. Remember: Outlines only! No rendering with pencil, this is our underdrawing for watercolor and gouache. 11/16/2018 Vacations !
11/13/2018 Real Food: Still Life with Colored Pencil
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