thing to remember always - the block is the opposite of what is printed.

-- the print will be a mirror image of the block.
-- you cut away the negative space to reveal the image.

see these posts.
https://letsmakeart.weebly.com/2d-assignments-for-all/making-your-first-block-print

https://letsmakeart.weebly.com/2d-assignments-for-all/december-18th-2014

your assignement is to make a small block print that can be used, if you like, for a holiday card.
it needs to have an image and some writing. it needs to have three kinds of texture.
the image must be positive - you need to cut the negative space away. not the positive.

we want the image to be like on the right - not on the left. we are going to cut away the negative space so the lines are printed in ink.

Describe the structure of the pen nib itself? what is is like?

where does the ink go?

How do you have to draw with it?

how do you make changes in the line?

why is having different thickness of lines important?


Please finish your drawing today -- It will go on Your GRADING Blog.

 I can create a wide variety of value with texture of hatching, cross-hatching and stippling

the values describe the surface texture of the object(s) drawn as well as the light on the surface.

the subject takes up at least 70% of the page

create space by overlapping, relative size and value 

create a finished drawing

What are the three ways to create texture and value with just black marks?

Is there another way?

++This ink drawing should be finished today and go on your
WORKING BLOG

our next assignment will be finished ink drawing of your choice
of
- your shoes
- a close up of a flower/plant
- your hand (or someone's hand from a photo)
It should be finished by the end of class Wednesday.

today's assignment - using a dip pen, divide up  your page into different shapes. Make a different textured pattern in each. use hatching, cross hatching and stippling.

BUT first, let's find out about dip pens.

now let's find out about hatching, cross hatching and stippling.

The background color is often neutral unless you are trying to make some kind of statement in the work.

what color will your back ground be and why?

I can accurately use proportion to create a convincing face - the background - or un-activated space will take up no more than 20% of the picture

I can create the illusion of three dimensions by using highlights, relative size, overlap and value 

I start with light colors, building layers for deeper hues  to create a sense of luminosity of a living person

I can mix complementary colors for shadows and highlights - and not use tints and shades

I can paint neatly -  starting with washes, waiting for the paint to dry and adding details in layers. I can make a complete painting with no pencil lines showing.

making shadows and highlights in portraits means using compliments in order to make the face look lively and give the skin luminescence. Try mixing orange/red and green or yellow/orange and blue to make 'browns' to make shadows.

Why is tempera paint different than water color?

Tempera paint has a vehicle (water)  & pigment just like water color, however it also has something that carries the paint and makes it thicker. The sizing and binders make it opaque.

The main difference is you can paint some light over dark, because it is slightly opaque -- however darks cannot be completely covered easily.

traditionally  tempera paint was made with eggs, milk or some kind organic compounds that make it  thick -   "A paint consisting of pigment and glue size commonly used in the United States as poster paint is also often referred to as "tempera paint," although the binders and sizes in this paint are different from traditional tempera paint." wikipedia