Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Spring 2016 updated 03 16 2016

Art 116 Professor Zeggert
Week 9
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)

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

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

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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.

Tip: Research Vasily Kandinsky

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Fall 2015 updated 11.4.15

Art 116 Professor Zeggert
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


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.

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