Intro. Art : Project #6

Intro. Art Assignment #6
Large scale pastel project

Project: Select a 1'' by 1 3/4" area of one of your pinhole photographs. Quickly sketch the general composition and begin assigning color so as to achieve a maximum sense of depth in the overall work. Remember that warm colors tend to advance, while cool colors tend to recede. Also remember that color saturation (tints, shades, etc...) plays a key role in achieving a sense of depth. Asymmetrical balance and abstract qualities are strongly encouraged. Consider adding imaginary detail and blending large areas of negative space into dynamic fields of color.

Scale: 18" x 24"

Medium: pastel

Specific Grading Criteria:

Is the composition dynamic (i.e. variety, abstract, inventive)?

Has color been effectively managed to achieve a maximum sense of depth?

Does object scale and detail support the notion of deep space?

Have colors been blended and mixed well to achieve a unique quality?

Samples:

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