4/9/12 2D Design

Today's Class- Today we returned to color, starting a graded project related to the idea of color temperature. I showed a dozen or so art historical slides, and the class discussed whether the overall perceived temperature of each painting was warm, cool, or balance. Then the class was set loose on the project shown above, a pair of color collages that represent two seasons of the year.

How to make this up- For the first time since January, the entire class was present, so everyone should know the details already. You need to mix 200 colors using your acrylic paints, which will be arranged in two 10" square boxes by temperature. Within each square, no two colors can be alike. Each square will represent a season of your choice- summer (all warm), winter (all cool), spring and autumn (mix of warm and cool) Colors will be cut to 1" squares and arranged in the large boxes. Additional examples and full details for the project can be found here.

Homework- This color temperature graded project is due at the beginning of class on April 16, 2012. Those who have not yet finished cutting their wood blocks should try to finish them as soon as possible for partial credit.

For next class 4/16/12- We will look at the resulting color temperature projects and start a new graded project involving limited color palettes. Bring your 18" x 24" pad, all your painting related materials, and pencil and eraser. You will need a black and white photo for this project (actual scene/place/person), so either bring your own or go through my pile of old magazines to find something.