Assignment 3: Canvas Painting and Expressionism
Read the following information for your next assignment and watch to demo videos of how to assemble a canvas.
Assignment
Assignment:
Create a canvas painting showing a combination of expressionism and realism. Blend the two styles together to create one cohesive painting. |
Grading Criteria:
1.Show some expressionism 2. Show an area of realism. 3.Use the entire canvas space with a balanced, intriguing composition 4. Design is executed with craftsmanship and with multiple layers of paint application 4. An un-copied image that is unique to you in some way 5. Show value (shading) |
Examples which blend a realistic painting style with
color and abstraction.
*Absolutely NO logos, album covers or mainstream cartoons. Do not copyright images you see online. Create from your own mind.*
HOW to Create YOUR CANVAS
Step 2. Applying canvas |
(Skip to 4:00 minutes in, watch the canvas wrapping demo) Use a stable gun to very carefully apply the cotton canvas to your frame. You can use a canvas pliers if you like other just pull tightly with your hands. Pliers are located in the corner cabinet near the sinks. Please return them.
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Step 3: Apply primer
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After you assemble your canvas, apply 2-3 layers of white primer (also called Gesso, which is essentially the same thing) to the front of your canvas. This will make your canvas white and then you are ready to start painting your design once it’s dry. Watch the video below. Do worry about their “fancy” products. Just use the white primer paint in the gallon buckets. Also, do NOT paint the back of your canvas. It is not necessary. Write your name with a sharpie on the back of the canvas. You can draw your design with a pencil or piece of charcoal before you use start painting.
Use vine charcoal or regular charcoal to draw your image onto the canvas. Charcoal is located in the drawing supplies cabinet.
Spray your charcoal image with fixative. It is located in the mustard yellow cabinet towards my desk.
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Step 6: Apply paint
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Once the assemblage of your canvas is complete you can begin to paint. Mix colors constantly. Don't just use the color that is directly from the tube. Fuse it with various tints, white, or black to make things appear darker or smaller. You will be using the acrylic paint in the cabinets above the sinks. Always clean you brushed with soap and put the paint jars back in their assignment spot. Do not throw paint down the drains. Wipe your painters palette with a paper towel first and throw the paint away in the garbage. Acrylic paint is very bad for the sinks! Be respectful of how much you are using. A little goes a long way. You can also use saran wrap to cover your painting palette if there is paint you want to keep for a week. Saran wrap is located in the drawer next to the sink towards my desk. Return all materials back to their original spots.
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