Saturday, November 16, 2013

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Art II SB#8- Altered Book Research/Brainstorm Mind maps

ART II-
Sketchbook Assignment #8- Altered Book Research/Brainstorm Mind maps (Due Monday, November 25th)

Through research and creative brainstorming create a series of mind maps based on the following prompts:
·       Techniques for 2D artwork in an altered book.
·       Techniques for 3D artwork in an altered book.
·       Purposes of an altered book.
·       Ideas for your own book.

*Print out any images of techniques/designs/styles that you find interesting/inspiring.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Sunday, November 3, 2013

ART I SB#7- Perspective Challenges

ART I Sketchbook #7- Perspective Challenges

Use one-point perspective to solve the following form challenges.
Draw each solution separately and show your vanishing point (or points).
1. 2 stacked cubes.
2. 2 rectangular forms side by side.
3. A rectangular form with a negative space.
4. A cube with a cylinder going through it.
5. A stack of any 3 forms.
6. A letter of your name stacked on another letter of your name.
7. 2 overlapping cylinders.
8. FREE Choice- any creative use of multiple forms.

Due dates
Period 5  Thursday 11-07
Period 6  Thursday 11-07
Period 7  Wednesday 11-06
Period 8  Wednesday 11-06

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Art II SB #7- Chess Set Brainstorm/Sketches


ART II- Sketchbook Assignment #7 Chess set Brainstorm (Due Tuesday 11-12)

You will be creating a set of small clay sculptures based on the characters in the game of chess.
You must combine a chosen theme with the hierarchy of characters within the game of chess:
King, Queen, Knight, Bishop, Rook and Pawn.
The theme may be animals, architecture, food, moods, musical instruments, etc.
You may not use any existing characters, i.e. anime or the Simpsons.

Brainstorm, select and develop you theme.
  • List 6 possible themes for your set of chess pieces.
  • Select your 2 best themes.
  • Apply the hierarchy (ranks of importance/power) to your theme.
  • Create a series of sketches for a set of characters based on all 6 ranks in each of your 2 best themes.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

ART II SB#6- Logo Design

ART II Sketchbook #6- Logo Design (Due Monday, October 28th)

-Read Logo handout. 
-Create 5 different sketches for a logo design for an original organization of your choice.
-Then, choose your best design and draw a large, finished product of it. (use entire page)