project 5

Chiaroscuro: Introduction to the use of charcoal in creating chiaroscuro.Fall Break starts on Wednesday, November 21. white and black on Fabriano Tiziano blue paper. Work from the figure or still life again with the focus being on the extreme foreshortening of forms.


Work independently on completing your project.  CA 170 will be available for you to work in during your assigned class time.  Use your time wisely.


Materials: four sheets of 9”x 12” Strathmore sketchbook paper, Fabriano Tiziano blue paper, compressed charcoal, HB, 2B, 4B charcoal pencils, blending stump, chamois skin, white Conte crayon, kneaded and plastic erasers.


In-class Project Five:  Chiaroscuro 

(Demonstrates an understanding of linear perspective and the concept of chiaroscuro (volume in space through the use of light and shadow) through the use of value gradations, and composition through placement and emphasis.  

This is due for critique at the start of your final exam period.

 


(due at the start of your final exam period).

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