Today's Class- Today was devoted to the new woodcut graded project. Wood pieces were distributed to everyone present and I demonstrated safe and effective techniques for cutting the wood. We also took a quick tour of the printmaking studio down the hall and learned about printmaking in general. Everyone present came up with a design and at least started drawing it onto the wood. A few began cutting their blocks.
How to make this up- You will need to get your piece of wood before you can truly begin the project, and I'll make those available at our next meeting to those who missed today. However, you can work on your design now. The subject is an illustration for a literary source of your choosing- novel, short story, poem, fiction, non-fiction- as long as it's something at an adult level and not already fully illustrated. (no kids books, comics, etc) Designs will be executed in black and white, at 8"x 6" (vertical or horizontal). Above are examples from last semester (click photo to enlarge). Additional examples and further details can be found here.
Students who missed today's class should have their black and white design ready to show me at our next meeting on March 26, 2012.
*****Spring Break March 19 to March 25*****
********No class meeting next week*********
Homework- The completed cut woodblock is due on April 2, 2012. If you want me to look at your progress before then, bring it to our next meeting. Those who missed today should have their design on paper ready to show me on March 26th.
For next class 3/26/12- We will start our study of color. Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencil and eraser, acrylic paints (black, white, blue, red, yellow), brushes, palette, palette knife, and water container.
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