Drawing & Painting 1 sketchbook Assignments:
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The file above contains the sketchbook assignments for the semester. You will be expected to keep a sketchbook throughout the semester for both daily classroom assignments and Wednesday assignments. You should spend at least an hour on your sketchbook assignments. Be sure to upload a photo of the completed assignment AND of you holding the assignment so I can check for authenticity. (see below)
(Remember, you may turn in a sketchbook late, but I will only take it with the very NEXT sketchbook assignment.)
(Remember, you may turn in a sketchbook late, but I will only take it with the very NEXT sketchbook assignment.)
Specific Instructions and Examples:
A few of the sketchbook assignments require more specific instructions or examples that could not be included onto he handout. These can be found below.
Where is Waldo Self Portrait (Due jan. 10)
Where is Waldo? Take one sketchbook page and fill it in with miniature drawings of everything that relates to you and your life...gum, braces, football jersey, basketballs or soccerballs, etc. You have endless possibilities. The page must be filled, n black space and all items are reduced to the same or nearly the same size.
YAM Flag Design!! (Due jan. 17)
Students will create a flag design for Youth Art Month for the state of Georgia. This year's theme is "Dream in Art." Below are examples from previous years so you get an idea. This may be done on separate paper so that the best ones can be submitted to Georgia Art Education Association easier for judging. These need to be in color!!
Must Haves!!:
http://www.gaeaartforall.org/youth-art-month.html
Must Haves!!:
- the Theme "Dream in Art"
- Include images of art supplies: paint brushes, markers, paint, pencils, etc.
- YAM logo or "youth art month"
- The year 2024
- Items that represent the state of Georgia: shape of state, peaches, cotton, state bird or flower, etc.
- Must be in color
http://www.gaeaartforall.org/youth-art-month.html
Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest: (Due Jan. 17)
Attention, artists! Explore new directions in your artistic skills and enter our annual art contest.
If you or someone you know is a high school student with an artistic side, we have an art contest you might be interested in. The contest is open to any high school student (grades 9 - 12) in Georgia.
We're looking for artwork that best represents modern agriculture found in the student's home county, or Georgia's agriculture industry as a whole.
From all entries received, ten finalists will be named (one from each of Georgia Farm Bureau's ten districts). One of those will be named the overall state winner, and two others will be named state runners up. Cash prizes will be awarded to all ten finalists, and additional prizes for the state winner and runners up.
Download this entry form to enter the 2020 HIgh School Art Contest.
If you or someone you know is a high school student with an artistic side, we have an art contest you might be interested in. The contest is open to any high school student (grades 9 - 12) in Georgia.
We're looking for artwork that best represents modern agriculture found in the student's home county, or Georgia's agriculture industry as a whole.
From all entries received, ten finalists will be named (one from each of Georgia Farm Bureau's ten districts). One of those will be named the overall state winner, and two others will be named state runners up. Cash prizes will be awarded to all ten finalists, and additional prizes for the state winner and runners up.
Download this entry form to enter the 2020 HIgh School Art Contest.
Empty Soda Can: (Due jan. 24)
Take any kind of soda can and slightly bend or crush it. Then draw the can and add values. (you will notice that shiny metal things have very bright highlights and very dark darks.). You do NOT have to include the text/ name of the can. Be sure to fill the page!
If you don't have soda cans at home, you can use one of the following photographs of soda cans if needed:
Visual Journals: (Due feb. 7)
Create a visual jounal with mixed media. See http://www.journalfodderjunkies.com for visual journal examples. Click on either «Dave» or «Eric» and then click on «journal pages» to see examples.
Contour Drawings of insects: (Due feb 14)
Graphic Design Career Titles: (due feb. 28)
Collage "portrait:" (Due Mar 13)
Create a crazy collaged "portrait" in the style of Christopher Kennedy OR Adriana Bermuez @adricollage (instagram)
Christopher Kennedy |
Adriana Bermuez |
"Meet the Artist" Page: (due mar. 20)
Create a "meet the artist" page all about you. Complete with a characterized version of you (any style), your likes, dislikes, and interesting facts about you.
Neurographic ART: (MAr. 27)
Create a Neurographic drawing and add color.
Pick 2 of these 4 choices! (due apr. 17)
1. Exquisite Corpse --ask 3 peo[le to name 3 creatures. Draw the head of one creature, the torso/body of a second, and the tail/feet of the third. Add Color. 2. Draw why you think people are afraid to visit cemeteries at night. 3. Paste a small section of a magazine page or photograph on your paper and draw outward from the picture filling the page realistically or abstractly. 4. Create an original sketch from a small found object. See site for examples. http://slowrobot.com/i/53128 |
INSPIRATION ART (DUe apr 24)
Choose the art of either Deb Weiers or Luke Dixon to create your own version in their style!
Deb Weiers art: check out deb on instagram.... @debweirsart..... for more ideas.
Luke Dixon ART: CHECK OUT Luke ON INSTAGRAM.... @thebearhugco..... FOR MORE IDEAS.
Choice 1: Draw your favorite poem or song lyrics (due may 1)
(Include the poem or song lyrics as part of your drawing, or on the next page.)
Choice 2: Unusual POint of view: (Due may 1)
Create your own sketchbook Assignment: (may. 8)
Design your own parameters to create art of your choice. You must fill the page and spend about an hour on it. (out of ideas, choose ANY option below on this page.
Bonus Sketchbook Assignment: (choice due may 15)
You can create a 2- page visual journal spread like the one we created in class earlier this year. Do a second one and fill it up with at least 4-5 layers to create a page with an interesting composition and focal point OR>>>>>
OR: bonus Choice 2......Self Portrait during a Pandemic
Take a photo of you wearing a mask. Use photo editing software to edit/change the photo by 75%. (change the color, add filters, draw on top of the image, etc. ). Post the original photo AND the edited photo when complete.
Bonus Choice 3
Choose one of the following 2 challenges to complete at home. Photograph it and upload it to the sketchbook page of your blog.
CHOICE #2: Be a part of #Bookface. Bookface involves strategically lining up your face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part so that there appears a melding of life and art.
Don't have a book that works, no problem, use a video game cover or an Ereader.
Other Sketchbook Assignments:
reflections: (Due Sept. 13)
This Year's Theme is I am Hopeful Because...
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
UNLEASH YOUR ARTISTIC ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES…
LITERATURE
VISUAL ARTS***
PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSIC COMPOSITION
DANCE
FILM“Reflections” is a Cultural Arts Program sponsored by the National PTA, seeking new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme. Entries must be the student’s original work. Selected entries will be eligible for school, regional, state, and possibly national recognition. Students may enter any (one or more) of the six categories, as many times as they like. More information can be obtained from this link Reflections at the GA PTA web-site. Consent and entry forms can be downloaded in English and Espanol.
Best of luck to everyone!!!
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
UNLEASH YOUR ARTISTIC ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES…
LITERATURE
VISUAL ARTS***
PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSIC COMPOSITION
DANCE
FILM“Reflections” is a Cultural Arts Program sponsored by the National PTA, seeking new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme. Entries must be the student’s original work. Selected entries will be eligible for school, regional, state, and possibly national recognition. Students may enter any (one or more) of the six categories, as many times as they like. More information can be obtained from this link Reflections at the GA PTA web-site. Consent and entry forms can be downloaded in English and Espanol.
Best of luck to everyone!!!
Kell High School Holiday Card Design (Due Nov. 1)
Modern MOna Lisa/ Shading Plant Study: (Due ____)
draw outward from a photo or Magazine image (due oct 30)
Junk Yard Art Wars (Feb. 16th)
Create art for the Junk Yard Art Wars art show! This is a show all about how art can be made from recycled materials. You can create art that is 2D or 3D just with junk! The art will be featured at the Kennesaw State Art Festival this March.
With Art I can...Mixed Media: (Due April 1)
Create a work of art using mixed media and answers the prompt, “with art I can...” Please include a short artist statement that completes the sentence, “with art I can...” http://www.dickblick.com/mixedmediacontest
STATE FISH ART CONTEST (DUE FEB. 13TH)
This is a great opportunity to show of your artistic talents! Create a drawing or painting of an official state fish for this contest. See sample previous winners below.
Pick a fish from the official fish list and then use the computer to research reference images. You can choose 1-3 images and place them on a word document to print out. Then use these images to draw out your fish design. Add color using paint or drawing media.
- Check out the details for contest rules and guidelines here.
- Click here for the official entry form:
- Click here for the official fish list options that you can choose from. You do not have to choose the state of Georgia; you can choose ANY fish from the list.
Pick a fish from the official fish list and then use the computer to research reference images. You can choose 1-3 images and place them on a word document to print out. Then use these images to draw out your fish design. Add color using paint or drawing media.
Drapery value study (due Sept 12)
This is a great resource for this week's sketchbook. Drapery Study Presentation
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