ART IV

You will create two sketchbook pages a week, one from the assignment list and one
that you chose. Sketchbook assignments are due EVERY THURSDAY at the beginning
of class!!!! All sketchbook drawings should take at least an HOUR of work! Thats two
hours at least a week outside of class! Sketchbooks are 25% of your grade.

Sketchbook Assignments, Media, Due dates

January
29th

Pen and Ink

Pen & Ink Shading

Go to
http://www.tayloriffia.com/sketchbook_files/pen_and_ink_shading.h
tml to learn the seven basic strokes used to shade with pen and
ink. Look at examples then:
In your sketchbook, use a minimum of FIVE different types of
strokes to shade from black to white. Fill the page. Try to go from
light to dark in the sections. The areas can be any shape; they
dont have to be rectangles. You can create a more complex
drawing if you want to try something more challenging.

February
5th

Your choice

February
12th

Your choice

February
19th

February
26th

Pencil

Look at the sketchbook examples choose one as an inspiration

and create your own. DONT COPY. Artwork must be original!
http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/art-sketchbook-ideas
Again, look at the sketchbook examples choose different one from
last week as an inspiration and create your own. DONT COPY.
Artwork must be original!
http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/art-sketchbook-ideas
For this assignment I want you to research examples of a style of
illustration or a particular artist. Use the Internet to obtain a
minimum of three examples of the style or artist you are interested
in. Print these samples and place in your sketchbook.
Next I want you to make notes in your sketchbook concerning the
artwork. Specifically I want you to address the following questions:
1. What is the nature of this work? Is it contemporary drawing,
painting, cartooning, political cartoon, collage etc.
2. What is it that distinguishes this work, what makes it unique?
3. What is it about the work that you like?
Follow the link to Student Art Guide to see examples of the type of
annotations I am looking for. This assignment will require more
thought and reflection than our usual sketchbook assignments but I
am confident that you will all do a great job.
Lightly draw the outline of a mug or cup. Complete 3 or more
drawings using a variety of marks to express the following
emotions: excitement, agitation, anger.

March 5th

Pencil or
Charcoal

Fill a clear jar with objects (candy, small toys, rocks, shells, etc.)
Draw the jar and its contents.

March
12th

Colored
pencil

Draw a plant with as much detail as possible use line contour and
line variation.

March
19th

Pencil or
Colored
pencil

Arrange your feet or hands in an interesting way. Complete 1

contour drawing of your feet or hands. Create a dramatic value
shift between the subject and the negative space, by filling your
negative space with an invented pattern or texture.

March
26th

Pencil or
Pen

Three Object Studies

Draw three objects you can find around your house or in the art
room. Possible objects to be drawnscissors, tools, stapler, tape
dispenser, fruit, vegetables, mug, telephoneetc. Hint, hint you
must work from observation utilize a light source.

April 2nd

Your Choice

April 16th

Your Choice

Natural Objects Study

Complete 2 to 3 nature studies. Use branches, rocks, flowers, etc.
Must be from direct observation.
Create your own still-life including objects that are personally
important to you. Include three to six objects in your drawing. Give
yourself a light source. Draw carefully from direct observation.

April 23rd

Your Choice

Corner of Room
Draw the corner of your room dont clean it first, capture the
gesture, the value and that moment in time.

April 30th

Pencil and/or
Pen

Distorted Fork
Choose a fork to observe. Use a light source to make highlights

and shadows. Recreate fork a distorted manner twisted, knotted

or curvy?

B. Dodson Book
May 7th

Your Choice

Evolution
Invent a new animal or plant that combines 3- 4 different animals
or plants features.

May 14th

Your Choice

Modernize a Masterwork.
Find a well know masterpiece from the past and re-do it with a
modern twist.

May 21st

Your Choice,
but utilize
color!

Figures in motion. Draw silhouetted figures in an interesting

arrangement. Collage if desired. Definitely consider the negative
space!

May 28th

Your Choice

Finish a Line
Have someone draw a line in your sketchbook, imagine what it
could be and draw it. Use visual resources for accuracy and
details!

* Jan.29th & Feb 19th by http://www.tayloriffia.com/sketchbook_files/pen_and_ink_shading.html

* March 19-May 28th assignments by Kim Kimball South Burlington High School