How does an artist take notes?

Using all the information you have gotten in class , re - arrange all of it into a cohesive 2 page spread in your sketchbook. Include a TITLE,THE 3 THEORIES, AND A PICTURE/EXAMPLE OF EACH THEORY.

 The finished pieces

How does an Artist take notes?

Up -side down drawing

Samuri (actor in a Kabuki play)  by Kyotada

We will drawing this woodcut (or one of a woman) UPSIDE DOWN so as to be able to focus on shapes and relationships not "What it is"

upside down makes the familiar unfamiliar and bypasses the symbol making part of our brain to draw what we SEE not what we THINK we see.

We will take our drawings and add watercolor washes.  

Goals of the course.

This introduction class is designed to develop strong drawing skills on the part of each student. Drawing is the main focus of this course. Through drawing we will explore other media like watercolor, oil pastel, ceramics, charcoal all attempting to answer the questions, "Who am I

?" and "What is my Story?"

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

 As an "ice breaker" and Get to know you" lesson, students had to design an original alphabet spelling their name that conveyed something autobiographical. Their personalities and interests had to be explored in letter forms. In creating their alphabets the fields of typography, and graphic design were covered. Thumbnail sketches, brainstorming, tracing paper transfer, and colored pencil techniques explained.    

What's In a Name?

 Your first assignment is to create an original alphabet that reflects who you are and what interests you. Look below for some more examples .
 You also have to purchase the following items to do your homework:
 1. a sketchbook from me $10. 
2. A set of colored pencils (prismacolors is the best) Michael's or on line.
3. rollerball black ink pen
4. I have sketch pencils and erasers.

John Carroll Welcome Back Intros

Here is where I will post assignments and pictures of your work. You can scroll down for pictures of  assignments and student work from last year.