Project 1: color Theory
For this project, you will be learning about color theory and how color choices affect the way we physically see and interpret an artwork. You will then be coming up with an original painting that shows off your skills in color theory and mixing colors. The subject matter that you choose is up to you, but you need to choose your color scheme in a way that enhances your meaning.
LEARNING TARGETS:
- I can use the artistic process to come up with an idea to make a painting.
- I can use my knowledge of color theory to select the best color scheme to fit the meaning or idea of my painting
- I can mix colors of varying hue, value, and intensity from primaries.
Skills Practice
plan
Step 1: Brainstorm and Investigate
Decide what your piece is going to be about!
How to come up with a great topic for your art project
Use sketches or writing to generate ideas for your topic. You should also be researching other artists or work to show where you got your inspiration. Remember that good brainstorming involves coming up with as many ideas as possible even if they are bad!
Choose one of the following for collecting inspiration (at least 15 images):
1. Pinterest Board - Create a Pinterest board of inspirational images related to your topic, media, or style
2. Blog Post - Create a blog post with at least 15 pictures and a short description of each one
3. Visual Journal - Print images and create an art journal page in your sketchbook.
Write a short reflection explaining how you came up with your idea:
How are connecting your piece to other artwork and experiences?
What message is your piece going to communicate?
How are you showing off your originality?
When you are done complete Peer Critique 1 with a partner.
How to come up with a great topic for your art project
Use sketches or writing to generate ideas for your topic. You should also be researching other artists or work to show where you got your inspiration. Remember that good brainstorming involves coming up with as many ideas as possible even if they are bad!
Choose one of the following for collecting inspiration (at least 15 images):
1. Pinterest Board - Create a Pinterest board of inspirational images related to your topic, media, or style
2. Blog Post - Create a blog post with at least 15 pictures and a short description of each one
3. Visual Journal - Print images and create an art journal page in your sketchbook.
Write a short reflection explaining how you came up with your idea:
How are connecting your piece to other artwork and experiences?
What message is your piece going to communicate?
How are you showing off your originality?
When you are done complete Peer Critique 1 with a partner.
Step 2: Organize and Develop
Now that you have narrowed down to one idea, how are you going to visualize it? You may need to begin by taking or compiling reference photos or bringing in an object.
Use thumbnail sketches (10+) to plan your composition, considering the elements and principles of design.
Remember you are not changing ideas at this point, just playing with how to use the space on the paper. You will also want to think about your line styles, materials, size, and color. Remember that you should be able to explain how your choices relate back to your message! Also be conscious of where your risk taking is going to come in to your piece.
This is your time to experiment and see which way of visualizing your idea is most effective!
Complete a final sketch of your composition in full color
This can be done on paper or on your IPAD using Adobe Ideas
Use thumbnail sketches (10+) to plan your composition, considering the elements and principles of design.
Remember you are not changing ideas at this point, just playing with how to use the space on the paper. You will also want to think about your line styles, materials, size, and color. Remember that you should be able to explain how your choices relate back to your message! Also be conscious of where your risk taking is going to come in to your piece.
This is your time to experiment and see which way of visualizing your idea is most effective!
Complete a final sketch of your composition in full color
This can be done on paper or on your IPAD using Adobe Ideas
Create
Start your project. As you work and get feedback, make improvements and adjustments to your piece. Once you have problem solved any remaining issues, you are ready to present!
Remember to document your progress as you go so you can complete your weekly process journal.
present
Photograph your piece and write your artist statement. Put both in your digital portfolio