Architectural Mini Concentration.

When you are finished, you will have three different works of art, that all relate to one subject.  Each will have a completely different look. We walk through this building everyday, but do we really see the minute details. Artists must learn to see, not just take a quick look. Your subject for this assignment is "Architectural Details".

Step 1 - Take photos of architecture for reference. Walk around the school and take photographs of architectural details. (hinges, outlets, vents etc. 

Make a tight drawing of the image. Use Prismacolor Pencils. The image size should be he same as the piece of Plexiglas that you will choose for the second step.

Step 2 - Create a Mono Print from your drawn image. This is a much looser technique. Don't worry too much about perfect accuracy. Your first image will be the darkest. Pull additional images without using more paint. These will have a watercolor like quality. If you wish, you can add additional media (ie. colored pencil) to the images.

Watch the video "Monoprinting with watercolors".

Step 3 Paint a “Abstract Impressionistic” painting based on the shapes found in your original image (acrylic on cardboard)

Students who did this project last year will use their concentration subject to create their three images.