DescriptionArt doesn't always begin and end with artwork. It often starts with reworking old artwork and ideas. And even after that there is usually time taken to prepare the canvas, paper, or surface the art work is going to be created on. In this project you will learn professional techniques in making art such as reclaiming old canvases, stretching new canvases, and reimagining old work. All of this will be done with the tricky medium of oil paints. All of these practices should be done with forethought and care.
CriteriaColor Mixing Grid - 40 points total
Organization - 10 points: The grid is made correct and each of the raw paints are labeled correctly. Paint Mixing - 10 points: The paints are mixed using a 1 part to 2 part method that clearly shows varied combinations of colors. Layers - 10 points: Each section of paint are painted with thick paint, showing minimal amount of canvas showing through the paint. Clean - 10 points: Each of the sections are painted cleanly, filling the grid section. Oil Painting - 50 points total Stretched Canvas - 15 points: The canvas is assembled correctly with a taunt canvas and even, well folded corners. Composition - 15 points: The painting is visually well composed showing consideration to the elements and principles of art as well as working on the meaning of the artwork. Thick Paint- 10 points: The entire painting is painted with thick paint, leaving no sections of exposed canvas. Clean - 10 points: The entire painting is painted with care and made to look clean and finished as a complete piece. |
Color Mixing
DescriptionReclaim a canvas by repainting old paintings with gesso. Then practice mixing colors with a pallet knife. Pay attention to the difference between warm and cool versions of each color.
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Canvas Stretching and Full Painting
DescriptionAnother important practice for an artist is the ability to stretch your own canvas. You will create and work on a 24" x 36" painting. You will learn how to assemble the stretcher bars, how to measure and cut canvas, and how to use a staple gun and canvas stretcher to affix canvas to the stretcher bars.
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