We are working on self- portraits using india ink. You are going to take a little photo shoot of yourself, choose a photo, filter it, and then challenge yourself to make an india ink layered self portrait using values.
Levels of this assignment you might consider:
Entry Level: print out your picture in a paint-by-number lines type project, get Mr. Ewert to transfer it to a piece of water-colour paper, and then use as a guide for your india ink.
acceptable level
focuses only on using different levels of value for your portrait
Challenge Level: print out a copy of your stylized picture, then trace parts of it to your water-colour paper to guide your work.
challenge for you but with help
focuses on levels of value, but also, on some sketching
Master Level: print out a copy of your stylized picture and then use it only as a reference to help you sketch out your portrait and paint with india ink for different levels of value
Hardest challenge and biggest payout
focuses on levels value, sketching, and greatest creativity
Note: for those doing a paint-by-number print. Be sure to put your picture at 65% transparency in word, then print, and then ask Mr. Ewert to copy is with -1 value (so your lines are not printed harshly and take away from your art work).
Ultimately: you need to challenge yourself to the level you feel capable of
Video of lesson for this project
India Ink Portrait lesson – Part 2 – adjustments to achieve results in Entry Level paint-by-number style
Time-lapse example of the work getting done (Entry Level)
Gr. 7-8 – Human Face (Part III) and Human Forms – 10 fast (RR #6)
Before you sit down (what to have ready)
Get a 2 pieces of scrap paper, pencils, eraser, ruler
piece of paper #1 – label it “Human Face – Part III”
piece of paper #2 – label it “Response/Reflection #6 – human forms – 10 fast”
Get a human form and make a unique pose
Today: we are doing our RR #6 together, then Human Face (Part III) independently
RR #6 – Human Forms – 10 Fast – we are doing stations today. Each station has a form to draw. You have 1 min. for each form, then we rotate and repeat until you have all 10 forms.
Gr. 11-12 – Shading Basic Forms (RR #5) and Henri Matisse (final work day)
Before you sit down (what to have ready)
Get out your Personal Portfolio Journals for review
you should have your week one filled out including your self evaluation
Get a piece of scrap paper, pencils, eraser, ruler
landscape – label “Response/Reflection #5
Henri Matisse – get your materials ready (studio time
Today: we are completing our initial shading/value charts for Shading Basic Forms (RR #5). The remainder of the day is for completing your Henri Matisse works (started on Thursday, Feb. 19th at this link)
RR #5 – Human Forms – in a plastic bin on the side of the room, you will find a collection of posable forms. Take one human form per two-four people (partners to table groups)
Make a unique human pose, spend 2-3 min sketching the pose as best you can.
No need to draw the individual pieces of the model, just focus on getting the basic human form down.
Complete 5 poses of the figure (should take about 15 min.)
Get out your Personal Portfolio Journals and fill out for week #2
Today is studio time for your Personal Portfolio
Log in to Edsby: do you have any overdue assignments?
Remember: 10% is deducted per week for overdue work (max 40% then “zero” [not accepted])
Jobs (bulletin board) – do you have a job this week?
Get what you need for your Personal Portfolio studio time
Tomorrow: Shading Basic Forms (RR #5) and Henri Matisse (last work time)
Gr. 7-8 – Human Face Sketching (Part I) and Human Forms
Before you sit down (what to have ready)
Log in to Edsby: do you have any overdue assignments?
Remember: 10% is deducted per week for overdue work (max 40% then “zero” [not accepted])
Get a piece of scrap paper, pencils, eraser, ruler
portrait – label “Human Face – Part I” and the date (Feb. 23) and your name
Jobs (bulletin board) – do you have a job this week?
Today: we are completing our first (of total 5) sketches of a human face using the video below. Then we are going to assemble and sketch some human forms (the coloured robot-looking things) for some practice on our proportions.
Tomorrow: Human Face (Part II) and more human proportions.
Check Edsby and make sure that you have handed in all your assignments (one of them is due today)
Grab what you need to work on your India Ink projects
Note: you are likely to need more watercolour/india ink paper. There are extras on the shelf at head level (middle) and can be cut using the cutter on the counter.
Today is day three (and final day) to work on your India Ink Projects Package. Please review the expectations of the assignment below:
The India ink Projects Assignment:
This is a collection of India Ink projects. This first project is your india ink tree. After that, you have today, tomorrow, and Thursday to do optional projects of your choice.
Bottom Line (what you are handing in on Friday)
India ink tree
Personal india ink projects (equal to 2.5+ hours of studio work)
Choose from the options below, or find some of your own
Criteria (expectations) of the assignment
Min. expectations – india ink tree and almost 2.5 hours of studio time evident. Artist uses both fountain pen and brush and demonstrates some of the techniques modelled in class.
Moderate expectations – tree and approx 2.5 hours of studio time. Artist uses both fountain pen and brush and demonstrates many techniques. Challenge and creativity present.
Exceptional expectations – tree and more than 2.5 hours. Artist uses both fountain pen and brush and demonstrates mastery of methods and techniques modelled in class. Artistic risks taken for challenge and creativity.
Final Note: due to Mr. Ewert’s absence today, Personal Portfolios will be happening on Tues., Feb. 17th
Gr. 7-8 – Shading Basic Forms (Parts I, II, III, and IV)
Before you sit down (what to have ready)
Get a lamp for your table, a computer to power them, and one of each type of basic form (1 set per table)
Get a pencil set, eraser, and paper
Note: when you are working on Parts III and IV, you should get smaller pieces of watercolour/india ink paper. There are extras on the shelf at head level (middle) and can be cut using the cutter on the counter.
Get out your Personal Portfolio Journals and fill out for week #3 for Mr. Ewert to
