Monday, April 11, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Spring 2016 updated 03 16 2016
Art 116 Professor
Zeggert
Week 9
03/21-25-Spring break
03/21-25-Spring break
Week 10
03/28- Class 1: Complete Bread and Water oil sketch due at the end of class
or begin Bread & Water Narrative-
HW: Develop an inventive narrative inspired by bread and water. The image of the physical bread/water still life staged in class needs to appear in the final painting (as a substantial visual element). The other aspects of the narrative for this assignment can be realized through the use of photo reference and props.
Objective: Create a unified painting based on observation and concept
Due: 04/06 at the end of class
Bring to next class (20 x 24 pregrounded canvas) .1
03/30 -Class 2: In studio, Bread & Water Narrative-
Week 11
04/04 -Class 1: In studio, Bread & Water Narrative-
04/06 -Class 2: In studio, Bread & Water Narrative-due for a grade at the end of class
HW: Create an oil sketch of “Pat”-Handout provided and posted on the blog.
Due for a grade 04/11 at the beginning of class-Paint with an inventive light source (16 x 20-.5)
HW, study portraits by John Singer Sargent
http://www.johnsingersargent.org/
http://www.artchive.com/
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/sarg/hd_sarg.htm
Bring to the next class: (20x24).2
Week 12
04/11- Class 1: In studio, Portrait lecture with Pat handout,
paint planes of the Head (20x24).2
(http://www.planesofthehead.com/
HW: Bring Medium sized Mirror to next class-Self-portrait from life, yes, you and a mirror!
04/13- Class 2: In studio, Half Self Portrait over Planes of the head from previous class
Remind Family and Friends of your final evaluation- giving them time to plan
Week 13
04/18-Class 1: In studio, Half Self Portrait over Planes of the head from previous class
Assign Final- Transcending Descriptive Realism (24 x 36).2
04/20- Class 1: In studio, Half Self Portrait over Planes of the head from previous class
Week 14
04/25- Class 1: Figure model drape, in studio 12:30-2:30 (24 x 36).2 Must confirm
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Art 116 Fall 2016 schedule Professor Zeggert (udated 0309)
Week 4
Bring to the next class, a (16 x 20 inch canvas.2) (pregrounded, review paint definitions)
02/17- Class 2: Studio still life (drape): 30 minute lecture, (take notes)
Colors: raw umber and white, objective is to match value
Newer concepts: use (3 x greatest dim.) as a guide to help determine distance from the still life. Avoid pit-falls like level change and easel shift- (mark the floor to match the position of the easel). Measure the distance from the floor to the surface of the still life and match the strength or power of your light source. Bring to the next class, a (16 x 20 inch canvas pregrounded.3)
Bring to the next class, a (16 x 20 inch canvas.2) (pregrounded, review paint definitions)
02/17- Class 2: Studio still life (drape): 30 minute lecture, (take notes)
Colors: raw umber and white, objective is to match value
Newer concepts: use (3 x greatest dim.) as a guide to help determine distance from the still life. Avoid pit-falls like level change and easel shift- (mark the floor to match the position of the easel). Measure the distance from the floor to the surface of the still life and match the strength or power of your light source. Bring to the next class, a (16 x 20 inch canvas pregrounded.3)
Week 5
02/22-Class 1: (30 minute lecture, take notes-drape cont.): raw umber and white, objective match value, easel position or distance from still life (3 x greatest dim.), avoid level change, mark easel position, etc.
02/24-Class 1: (drape cont.): raw umber and white, objective match value, easel position or distance from still life (3 x greatest dim.) avoid level change, mark easel position, etc.
Bring all your tubed paint to next class. (must take notes)
Week 6
02/29-Class 2: Palette lecture with handout, mixing exercise entire class
HW: Bring to next class four Possessions, a crate size box, drape (color, size) your choice and your clamp light (optional). (Pit-fall to avoid: If you forget any of the items, you will be marked absent).
Four Possessions assignment: Includes a painting and written statement to be completed for a grade, due 03/14. Statement due at the beginning of class and it must be typed, min. 300 words. Content should include and define choice of objects, the paint process, use of color temperature, value and the physical properties of the paint. Discuss problems, successes and failures. (the statement is worth 25 % of your grade)
Due next class: study/research French painter, Chardin, 1699-1779. Type a 300 word statement explaining who Chardin was and analyze one of his still life paintings. Describe something you discovered about him related to still life painting and how you could apply it to your next assignment. Due at the beginning of class 0302 Bring pregrounded (16 x 20 canvas.4) to the next class (worth 100 points)
03/02- Class 2: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day
Week 7
03/07- Class 1: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day
03/09- Class 2: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day. Due at the end of class
03/09- Class 2: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day. Due at the end of class
Week 8
03/14 -Class 1: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day. Due at the end of class
Bring pregrounded canvas to the next class (16 x 20 canvas.5)
03/16- Class 2: One day bread study, In studio Paint day.
Use Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue plus white
HW: Develop an inventive narrative inspired by bread and water. The image of the physical bread/water still life staged in class needs to appear in the final painting. The other aspects of the narrative for this assignment can be realized through the use of photo reference and props.
Objective: Create a unified painting based on observation and concept
Bring to next class (20 x 24 canvas) .1
03/14 -Class 1: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day. Due at the end of class
Bring pregrounded canvas to the next class (16 x 20 canvas.5)
03/16- Class 2: One day bread study, In studio Paint day.
Use Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue plus white
HW: Develop an inventive narrative inspired by bread and water. The image of the physical bread/water still life staged in class needs to appear in the final painting. The other aspects of the narrative for this assignment can be realized through the use of photo reference and props.
Objective: Create a unified painting based on observation and concept
Bring to next class (20 x 24 canvas) .1
Monday, November 23, 2015
Final Painting Assignment
Art 116
Professor Zeggert,
Fall 2015
Final Painting Assignment
Transcending Descriptive Realism:
The over arching concept of your final painting needs to convey the theme and title:
Transcending Descriptive Realism (research this)
The painting should include the elements listed below:
An aspect of portraiture
Final Painting Assignment
Transcending Descriptive Realism:
The over arching concept of your final painting needs to convey the theme and title:
Transcending Descriptive Realism (research this)
The painting should include the elements listed below:
An aspect of portraiture
An aspect of the
figure
A glass of water
A light bulb
A window or door
Visually
represent a food high in Potassium, Fiber, Calcium & Vitamin D-
Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Milk, Seafood or Healthy Oils
Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Milk, Seafood or Healthy Oils
Objectives:
Create a unified picture, (use the rule of thirds as the underlying frame work to help organize the elements)
Craft a picture that represents the theme (TDR)
Demonstrate an understanding and the use of the High and Low value keys
Demonstrate an understanding of color temperature and demonstrate a command of your palette
Create a unified picture, (use the rule of thirds as the underlying frame work to help organize the elements)
Craft a picture that represents the theme (TDR)
Demonstrate an understanding and the use of the High and Low value keys
Demonstrate an understanding of color temperature and demonstrate a command of your palette
Deadlines:
The Concept: Due-12/2
Begin the ideation process with thumbnails. The function of ideation is to list and describe how you are going to solve the problem conceptually and visually, complete this to be reviewed and for a grade.
Final: Due-December 16
The Concept: Due-12/2
Begin the ideation process with thumbnails. The function of ideation is to list and describe how you are going to solve the problem conceptually and visually, complete this to be reviewed and for a grade.
Final: Due-December 16
Written statement:
Min. 300 words typed, ideation list and thumbnails due 12/14 at the beginning of class
Describe how you visually translated and defined the theme plus met the criteria of the assignment. Include specific examples of value and color use. Explain problems and solutions, this could include physical paint problems and it could include techniques used to solve the problems. Describe how you used classroom concepts, ideation and sources of inspiration to help create a successful picture and complete the painting.
Min. 300 words typed, ideation list and thumbnails due 12/14 at the beginning of class
Describe how you visually translated and defined the theme plus met the criteria of the assignment. Include specific examples of value and color use. Explain problems and solutions, this could include physical paint problems and it could include techniques used to solve the problems. Describe how you used classroom concepts, ideation and sources of inspiration to help create a successful picture and complete the painting.
No harm is using
photo reference, as long as you shoot it and illuminate it correctly, plus make
physical print outs
Size:
24 x 36 inches
Size:
24 x 36 inches
Critical element:
Interpreting and resolving the theme (TDR) is viewed as one of the primary challenges of this assignment and considered an exercise in problem solving.
Interpreting and resolving the theme (TDR) is viewed as one of the primary challenges of this assignment and considered an exercise in problem solving.
Tip: Research Vasily Kandinsky
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Fall 2015 updated 11.4.15
Art 116 Professor Zeggert
Fall 2015 updated 11.4.15
Fall 2015 updated 11.4.15
Week 10
11/2- Class 1: Complete Bread and Water narrative oil sketch due at the end of class
Prep. For Bread & Water Narrative-
HW: Develop an inventive narrative inspired by bread and water. The image of the physical bread/water still life staged in class needs to appear in the final painting (as a substantial visual element). The other aspects of the narrative for this assignment can be realized through the use of photo reference and props.
Objective: Create a unified painting based on observation and concept
Due: 11/11 at the end of class
Bring to next class (20 x 24 pregrounded canvas) .1
11/4 -Class 2: In studio, Bread & Water Narrative-
Week 11
11/09 -Class 1: In studio, Bread & Water Narrative-
11/11 -Class 2: In studio, Bread & Water Narrative-due for a grade at the end of class
HW: Create an oil sketch of “Pat”-Handout provided and posted on the blog.
Due for a grade 11/16 at the beginning of class (16 x 20-.5)
Week 12
11/16- Class 1: In studio, (one day) Raw umber only, paint planes of the Head (20x24.2) (http://www.planesofthehead.com/
11/18- Class 2: In studio, Half Self Portrait over Planes of the head from previous class
Remind Family and Friends of your final evaluation- giving them time to plan
Week 13
11/23-Class 1: In studio, Half Self Portrait over Planes of the head from previous class
Assign Final- Transcending Descriptive Realism (24 x 36).2
11/25-Class 2: Break, no class
Week 14
11/30- Class 1: Figure model drape, in studio 12:30-2:30 (24 x 36).2
TDR thumbnails due
12/2- Class 2: Figure model drape, in studio 12:30-2:30
Week 15
12/7- Class 1: Figure model drape, in studio 12:30-2:30
12/09 -Class 2: Figure model drape, in studio 12:30-2:30
Week 16
12/14- Class 1: Figure model drape, in studio 12:30-2:30
12/16- Class 2: Figure model drape, in studio 12:30-2:30
12/21- Final
evaluation and party
Open Studio:
Friday, December 4 - 11am-2 pm located in room M 109
Friday, December 4 - 11am-2 pm located in room M 109
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Updated schedule (9/21)
Art 116 Fall 2015 schedule Professor Zeggert
Week 5
9/28-Class 1: Complete the Skills painting in class for a grade (bring your objects to class)
-due at the end of class-
Bring to the next class, a 16 x 20 inch canvas.2 (pregrounded, review paint definitions)
9/30- Class 2: Studio still life (drape): 30 minute lecture, (take notes)
Colors: raw umber and white, objective is to match value
Newer concepts: use (3 x greatest dim.) as a guide to help determine distance from the still life. Avoid pit-falls like level change and easel shift- (mark the floor to match the position of the easel). Measure the distance from the floor to the surface of the still life and match the strength or power of your light source.
Week 6
10/5-Class 1: (drape cont.): raw umber and white, objective match value, easel position or distance from still life (3 x greatest dim.) avoid level change, mark easel position, etc.
Bring all your tubed paint to next class. (must take notes)
10/7-Class 2: Palette lecture with handout, mixing exercise entire class
HW: Bring to next class four Possessions, a crate size box, drape (color, size) your choice and your clamp light (optional). (Pit-fall to avoid: If you forget any of the items, you will be marked absent).
Four Possessions assignment: Includes a painting and written statement to be completed for a grade, due 10/21. Statement due at the beginning of class and it must be typed, min. 300 words. Content should include and define choice of objects, the paint process, use of color temperature, value and the physical properties of the paint. Discuss problems, successes and failures.
Week 5
9/28-Class 1: Complete the Skills painting in class for a grade (bring your objects to class)
-due at the end of class-
Bring to the next class, a 16 x 20 inch canvas.2 (pregrounded, review paint definitions)
9/30- Class 2: Studio still life (drape): 30 minute lecture, (take notes)
Colors: raw umber and white, objective is to match value
Newer concepts: use (3 x greatest dim.) as a guide to help determine distance from the still life. Avoid pit-falls like level change and easel shift- (mark the floor to match the position of the easel). Measure the distance from the floor to the surface of the still life and match the strength or power of your light source.
Week 6
10/5-Class 1: (drape cont.): raw umber and white, objective match value, easel position or distance from still life (3 x greatest dim.) avoid level change, mark easel position, etc.
Bring all your tubed paint to next class. (must take notes)
10/7-Class 2: Palette lecture with handout, mixing exercise entire class
HW: Bring to next class four Possessions, a crate size box, drape (color, size) your choice and your clamp light (optional). (Pit-fall to avoid: If you forget any of the items, you will be marked absent).
Four Possessions assignment: Includes a painting and written statement to be completed for a grade, due 10/21. Statement due at the beginning of class and it must be typed, min. 300 words. Content should include and define choice of objects, the paint process, use of color temperature, value and the physical properties of the paint. Discuss problems, successes and failures.
Due next class: study/research French painter, Chardin, 1699-1779. Type a 300 word statement explaining who Chardin was and describe something you discovered about him related to still life painting and how you could apply it to your next assignment. Due at the beginning of class 10/14
Bring pregrounded (16 x 20 canvas.3) to next class
Week 7
10/12-Class 1: Happy Columbus day!!! No school
10/14- Class 2: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day
Week 8
10/19- Class 1: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day.
10/21- Class 1: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day. Due at end of class
Bring pregrounded canvas to the next class (16 x 20 canvas.4)
Week 9
10/26- Class 1: One day bread study, In studio Paint day.
Use Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue plus white
HW: Develop an inventive narrative inspired by bread and water. The image of the physical bread/water still life staged in class needs to appear in the final painting. The other aspects of the narrative for this assignment can be realized through the use of photo reference and props.
Objective: Create a unified painting based on observation and concept
Bring to next class (20 x 24 canvas) .1
Bring pregrounded (16 x 20 canvas.3) to next class
Week 7
10/12-Class 1: Happy Columbus day!!! No school
10/14- Class 2: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day
Week 8
10/19- Class 1: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day.
10/21- Class 1: Four Possessions, in studio Paint day. Due at end of class
Bring pregrounded canvas to the next class (16 x 20 canvas.4)
Week 9
10/26- Class 1: One day bread study, In studio Paint day.
Use Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue plus white
HW: Develop an inventive narrative inspired by bread and water. The image of the physical bread/water still life staged in class needs to appear in the final painting. The other aspects of the narrative for this assignment can be realized through the use of photo reference and props.
Objective: Create a unified painting based on observation and concept
Bring to next class (20 x 24 canvas) .1
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Hat - Art 115
Assignment Art 115
Professor Zeggert
Broome Community College
Spring 15
Professor Zeggert
Broome Community College
Spring 15
Hat:
Create a narrative style drawing of someone in a hat. Your investigation and statement of the subject should be more than just a person in a hat. The hat should explain and help define the subject’s character and/or persona. Keep in mind, when putting on the hat; the subject should reveal a new or different identity all together and it’s this identity or persona that should come through in the finished drawing.
Create a narrative style drawing of someone in a hat. Your investigation and statement of the subject should be more than just a person in a hat. The hat should explain and help define the subject’s character and/or persona. Keep in mind, when putting on the hat; the subject should reveal a new or different identity all together and it’s this identity or persona that should come through in the finished drawing.
Objectives:
The drawing should consist of visual information and environmental elements
that support and inform the idea.
Correct use of photo reference.
Create a complete picture dealing with the entire composition.
The drawing should consist of visual information and environmental elements
that support and inform the idea.
Correct use of photo reference.
Create a complete picture dealing with the entire composition.
Requirements:
18 x 24 paper
Illuminate your subject with a single light source, (turn off the flash on the camera)
Must use 8.5 x 11 paper format photo reference, B&W,
Work life-size
18 x 24 paper
Illuminate your subject with a single light source, (turn off the flash on the camera)
Must use 8.5 x 11 paper format photo reference, B&W,
Work life-size
Deadlines:
Photo reference-due next class for a grade
Final due at the end of class on 4/15, 4/16
Photo reference-due next class for a grade
Final due at the end of class on 4/15, 4/16
Concepts covered in class that should be applied to the drawing:
Realize the entire value range
Achieve sculptural weight
When constructing the drawing, work in terms of general to specific
Remember, the finished drawing is the result successive sittings; this coincides with the concept of general to specific
When shooting the photo reference, your subject should fill the majority of the camera view-finder
Examine and consider an unusual point of view
Make sure you have a clear understanding of the concept you’re trying to achieve with the finished drawing
Let the drawing live as a drawn image
Confirm that the composition reflects the point of the picture
Realize the entire value range
Achieve sculptural weight
When constructing the drawing, work in terms of general to specific
Remember, the finished drawing is the result successive sittings; this coincides with the concept of general to specific
When shooting the photo reference, your subject should fill the majority of the camera view-finder
Examine and consider an unusual point of view
Make sure you have a clear understanding of the concept you’re trying to achieve with the finished drawing
Let the drawing live as a drawn image
Confirm that the composition reflects the point of the picture
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