Fresh Sketchbook Assignment

NEW Sketchbook Assignment!

Art 2

Ms. Rice

Assigned: (Tuesday) 9/24/2013)

Due: (Wednesday) 10/2/2013

Sketchbook Assignment: Translating Reality

We are currently exploring the concept translating reality through pattern. In your sketchbook, research an artist who uses pre-existing images such as pattern, collage, ready-mades, or objects to create images. Write a short paragraph with biographical information about the artist and their work. Draw 2 of their pieces in your sketchbook with value.

Things to remember while drawing:

1.     Draw a border around your sketches.

2.     Shade with a full range of values (dark, medium, and light values)

Answer the following questions about the artist:

1.     Why do you think the artist chooses to make work this way?

2.     What are some words or feelings you think of when looking at their work?

3.     How does this artist influence how you are approaching the pattern piece in class?

Some artists you might consider researching:

Chuck Close

Romare Bearden

Richard Hamilton

Tadashi Kawamata

Julian Schnabel

Andy Warhol

Nathan Sawaya

Or find someone that interests you who meets the criteria J

P.s. Before you do a sketch of a person's work, verify that it is actually theirs, and not just an image that popped up on google image search.

Happy Sketchbooking!