VALUE PROJECTS with criteria for critique

1. HUE / VALUE CHART:

2. PHOTO SHOOT homework (printed size: 4x6" or similar)

This photograph will be source material for the self-portrait painting described below. You must shoot an new photo for this project. You will need a printed version. A small snapshot size is fine but the print quality must be photo-like (so you can see all values).

Set up the background and lighting conditions yourself, then have a friend shoot your portrait while you pose. Shoot several photos to choose from. Pay attention to the following:


3. EQUAL LIGHT / EQUAL DARK:

4. SELF-PORTRAIT:

The main cirteria for the self-portrait is the process that each student has participated in during class periods. This is a creative/painterly assignment that involves trial and error. No one is docked for errors in this assignment - only for lack of effort or participation. In other words, if you were in class throughout the project, you will have gained some knowledge of transparent color mixture and will get a good grade on the portrait. STEPS:

  1. photo shoot
  2. underdrawing (Be sure to look over the Essential Vermeer website for GLAZING technique)
  3. analyse colors in source photo (warm or cool)
  4. underpainting (warm or cool)– establishing fundamental dark & light relationship
  5. apply local color (transparent)
  6. touchup
  7. highlights