Discuss Ways of Seeing, part 2
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Group critique for Shapes and Shadows
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| Avigail Najjar |
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| Forrest Humphrey |
In the still life prepared for this exercise, there is a shiny
reflective metallic object, a shiny transparent glass object, a dull wooden
object, a dull fabric, and a fleshy organic object. Our task is to try to
represent what you see as distinctive qualities of each of these surfaces. But
first, begin by making quick thumbnail sketches of the objects to determine
interesting compositions for a medium sized painting (no smaller than 16 in.,
and no larger than 30 in., in either direction). When you have chosen your
composition, prepare your palette. Then, just as in the blurred slide exercise,
begin blocking in your composition with large shapes of color applied boldly to
the surface of your painting. Bring your painting into focus gradually, truing
up edges and details as you progress. You will reach the stage when you must
begin to think seriously about the unique properties of each type of surface.
How sharp is the highlight on the edge of a glass object versus a wooden one?
How does one represent the “color” of a reflective surface? How is it possible
to represent the fuzziness of fabric with paint?
Homework: Watch
John Berger’s Ways ofSeeing, part 3
Discuss
Ways of Seeing, part 3
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