Belmar Mural

Since both classes have asked me about the mural I have been working on, I have decided to post a photo of it on this blog. Click on it to see the larger version. This is what it looked like as of Sunday November 25, the last time I was there. The wall is about 30 feet wide and about 12 feet tall. Most of the work was done by 4 of us, with 3 other members contributing to a lesser degree.

The mural is on the side of the Boatworks, headquarters for the Belmar Arts Council. The building is on River Road (next to railroad tracks), between 6th and 7th Avenue, one block west of Main St.

Tuesday 11/27/07 FA 1100 2D Design

Today's class- We looked at a few examples of still life paintings through history as well as some previous student examples. To learn more about this graded project, click here.

Homework- The specific color palettes project that we started in class last week ( see 11/20/07) is due at the beginning of class next week 12/4/07.

For next week's class 12/4/07- Bring paper, all your painting stuff, and a piece of matboard around 20"x30". In addition, bring a book with images of artwork from a favorite artist. If you don't have a favorite artist, bring a general art history book with many artists, or a specific favored time period, and you can choose something to work with for the Final Project that we will begin that night.

Tuesday 11/27/07 FA 1000 Intro to Art

Today's Class- We reviewed the history of architecture and did a portfolio assignment involving drawing in 2 point perspective, an example of which is shown above. To find more information about this, click here.

Homework- Anyone who still owes the comic strip project should bring it in next week.

For next week's class 12/4/07- We will discuss sculpture and begin work on the final 3D project. Bring paper and pencil.

Tuesday 11/20/07 FA 1100 2D Design

Today's class- Tonight we began by looking at the season temperature collages, then began a new graded project involving specific color palettes- color combinations used by artists for paintings. After showing slides with examples from art history, the class began the project.

How to make this up- For details on how to complete this project, click here.

Homework- This graded project is due at the beginning of class on December 4.

For next week's class 11/27/07- Bring your pads, and all the painting supplies, as we begin another graded project that will be completed during the class.

Tuesday 11/20/07 FA 1000 Intro to Art

Today's class- We continued where we left off last week, looking at more student photos, and working on the comic strip project started last week. In addition, the student collograph plates were printed.

How to make this up- Those who have not yet printed their collographs need to bring the plate to class on December 11, at which time I'll again have the necessary materials.

Homework- The comic strip project begun last week (see Tuesday 11/13/07) is due at the beginning of class next week, November 27, 2007. Those who haven't yet brought their photos to class should bring them as soon as possible.

For next week's class 11/27/07- Bring your pad, pencil, eraser, and a straight edge (ruler, etc) .

Tuesday 11/13/07 FA 1100 2D Design

Today's Class- Today we began a new graded project involving color temperature. For details on the project, click here.

Homework- This project is due at the beginning of class on November 20.

For next week's class 11/20/07- Bring your pad, painting stuff, and a black and white photograph that will be the source for a new graded project involving color combinations.

Tuesday 11/13/07 FA 1000 Intro to Art

Today's Class- Today we began a new graded project involving narrative. To learn the details of the project, click here.

Homework- The completed narrative comic strip project is due at the beginning of class on November 27, but you will have time to work on it during next week's class.

For next week's class 11/20/07- Bring in your completed collograph plate, which will be printed during class. Also bring your pad, pastels, pencil, and eraser, as we will continue to work on the comic strip project.

Tuesday 11/6/07 FA 1100 2D Design

Today's Class- Today we reviewed slides of text used in art as a visual element. Then, while students worked on a text based assignment, I helped them print their woodblocks one at a time. Toward the end of the class we looked at the text project, and critiqued the woodcut prints.

How to make this up- The text assignment involved choosing random Russian words from a dictionary, and drawing them in such a way as to make their meanings known to the class. When you come to class next I'll give you what you need to complete the assignment. It's a portfolio project, so you can have until the rest of the semester to complete it.

Homework- If you have not printed your block yet, make sure to finish it and bring it to class as soon as possible. As with all graded projects, the longer it takes to arrive, the lower your grade will be.

For next week 11/13/07- We will be doing a project related to color temperature. Bring all your painting stuff- paints, brushes, palette, water container, etc, as well as your pad, pencil, scissors, and glue.

Tuesday 11/6/07 FA 1000 Intro to Art

Today's Class- Today we looked at slides of the history of printmaking and began the collograph project (see student example above). For details on what happened and what you need to do, click here.

Homework- If you didn't finish your collograph plate in class, finish it on your own and bring it to class on November 20.

For next class 11/13/07- Bring your pad, pencil, eraser, and pastels. We will begin the major 2D graded project.