1. Monday Madness 9/18/17 Random drawing
Draw a picture of a leaf shade it and make it as realistic as possible!!!

2. Technique Tuesday 9/19/17
Find an object you can put on your desk (keys, a pencil, ear buds etc.) and draw it in as much detail as you can. Try using gesture lines (quick lines to define the shape)

3. Work of Art Wednesday 9/20/17 Write down the information, draw a thumbnail of the piece and do full art critique: look back at your notes for help.
The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters: Plate 43 of The Caprices (Los Caprichos)
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes
1799
Etching,
8 7/16 x 5 7/8 in. Gift of M.
Knoedler& Co.

4. Work of Art Wednesday 9/20/17(Intermediate) Write down the information, draw a thumbnail of the piece and do full art critique: look back at your notes for help.
Rene Magritte
La Chambre D’Ecoute (The Listening Room)
1952
Oil on Canvas
45cmx55cm
Menil Collection, Texas

5. Theory Thursday 9/21/17 write down the following information next to the drawing you completed on Tuesday
Observational drawing: a exercise in seeing.
When we look at something with the intent of drawing it, we tend to look more carefully than usual. We see, truly see, the shapes, the patterns, the perspective, the colors, the shadows, the contours, and how all of the details interact.
In translating 3D objects to 2D drawings on paper, we practice getting shapes and proportion right, we learn how to show depth with shading, and we try different techniques for showing texture and detail.

6. FREE DRAW FRIDAY 9/22/17

7. Monday Madness!! 9/25/17 (Random drawing)
Draw your favorite comic book character
Monday Madness!! 9/25/17 (Random drawing)

8. Technique Tuesday 9-26/17 (Beginning)
Using your knowledge in shape to form: take the basic shape of Circle, triangle, Square and Cylinder and think about what real life objects those could be.
Make a list of the objects you could draw to fit into each of those shapes

9. Technique Tuesday 9-26/17 (Intermediate)
Draw and copy down the diagram for a portrait structure

10. Work of Art Wednesday 9/27/17 Write down the information about the artist and draw a picture of the sculpture
Marta Minujin
THE PARTHENON OF BOOKS
2017
Steel, 100,000 banned books, plastic sheeting
Temporary location: Kassel, Germany

11. Theory Thursday 9/28/17 (Beginning) Write down the notes and draw a picture of the drawing along with your notes
Still life art: One of the principal genres (subject types) of Western art – essentially, the subject matter of a still life painting or sculpture is anything that does not move or is dead

12. Theory Thursday 9/28/17 (Intermediate)
What is the difference between a Portrait, a Self-portrait and a Selfie? Write 3-5 sentences to compare and contrast the three.

13. Free Draw Friday!! 9/29/17 And Happy National Coffee Day!

14. Monday Madness 10/2/17
Draw a detailed picture of a pumpkin

15. Technique Tuesday 10/3/17 Beginning Art You can choose your new seat in the class!!!!
Draw a random object and shade using hatching or cross-hatching technique

16. Technique Tuesday 10/3/17 Intermediate Art You can choose your new seat in the class!!!!
Write down the process
Grid drawing Process
Draw a 1”x1” grid over your original 5”x7” picture
On the 11”14” final paper create a ½” boarder around the entire paper
Draw a 2”x2” grid over your 11”x14” final paper (avoiding the boarder)
Label the grid on both pieces with either letters or numbers or both
Transfer what you see in the reference photo, block by block to the larger paper
Focus on the shapes and lines in each block rather than attempting to replicate the original.
When shading focus on each block as an individual value system

17. Work of Art Wednesday 10/4/17 (Beginning)
Complete a small sketch of the still-life
Answer the following questions:
What makes this still life interesting?
Is the light source affective? How?
What stands out the most to you in this still life?

18. Work of Art Wednesday 10/4/17 (Intermediate)
What is interesting about this portrait?
Draw a thumbnail sketch of the portrait and write down the credit line
Frida Kahlo
Dates:
Nationality: Mexican
Education: Self-Taught
Genre: Surrealist
Media: Painting, Drawing
Quote: “I paint my own reality”
Self-portrait with thorn necklace

19. Theory Thursday 10/5/17 Annotating your sketchbook (Beginning)
Go on the page in your sketchbook where you have been writing notes/practicing your still life project.
Write notes on your process/progress so far directly on the page:
what are the challenges you are having?
Are you planning on shading in pencil or colored pencil? Why?
What skill do you need to practice before you start on your final?

20. Theory Thursday 10/5/17 Annotating your sketchbook (Intermediate)
Go to the page in your sketchbook where you have been practicing for you portrait
Write notes on your process/progress so far directly on the page:
What are the challenges you have faced so far?
Are you planning on shading in pencil or colored pencil? Why?
What are your background ideas?
What skill do you need to practice before you begin the final piece?

21. FREE DRAW FRIDAY 10/6/17