Colored Pencil Unit
Objectives:
I can represent value with color
I can use a color scheme that is not “realistic”
I can illustrate forms with color.
I can blend colored pencil evenly to create a transition from one tone or color to the next
I can use a variety of mark making techniques.
I can enlarge using the grid method. - making a digital grid over portrait image and posterize the photo
In Class Practice
Color Scheme Practice - 10 Points
Objectives:
1. Students will understand a variety of color schemes
Assignment: Complete the worksheet provided
Select a base color to work with (Your monochrome color)
Draw a pattern in the the boxes
Color in the pattern using the specific color scheme associated with your base color
Color Scheme Examples:
Pop Art Portrait Color Scheme Practice - 20 Points
Learning Objectives:
Students will represent value with color
Students will use a color scheme that is not “realistic”
Directions:
Create a 4 panel pop art image where you edit each panel to have a different color scheme.
Select an image and bring it into the program PixlrE
Follow specific directions on the slide show provided to edit each value of the portrait to be a different color.
You need to have a monochromatic, complementary, and analogous color scheme. Your fourth color scheme can be created entirely by you.
Andy Warhol
Blending and Creating Form with Value and Color - 10 points
Objectives:
1. I can practice burnishing and layering.
2. I can blend from one tone or color to another tone or color.
3. I can create form with color.
Assignment:
On the worksheet provided, shade the following:
A color spectrum
A curve
A ribbon
A sphere
Practice blending and creating a gradation.
coloredpencils.pdfColored pencils exercise. Art lesson_.pdfStep by step directions:
Video directions:
ColoredpencilFormsWrkSheet.wmvSummative Assessment:
Colored Pencil Portraits
Requirements:
Your portrait drawing needs to be based on a photo of a person with an exaggerated expression.
Photo needs to be taken BY YOU and should be in dramatic lighting.
You should choose a color scheme that is not realistic. Your color scheme should be based on a complementary, split-complementary, analogous, or triad color scheme.
Your should use the grid method to enlarge the portrait to at least 16”x 20”.
Art Inspiration
Student Examples
Analiz B. 2019
Tatiana O., 2019
Lu Y. 2019
Alex H., 2019
Haley Z., 2019
Elizabeth B., 2019
Jayden H., 2019
Madison M., 2019
Jaylen R., 2019
Amelia L., 2019
Mara S., 2019
Angelina M. 2019
Navaya W., 2022
Seniya D., 2022
Alissa H., 2022
Artist Inspiration: Bisa Butler
Process
Prepare Your Reference Photo
Edit Your Reference Photo
Directions:
1. Bring image into Pixlr. E
2. Crop out extra space from your photo
3. Make photo black and white:
Adjust --> Auto B & W
4. Adjust brightness and contrast- try to create a range of values from light to dark
Adjust --> Brightness & Contrast
3. Save image to your computer
Apply a Digital Grid to Reference Photo
Directions:
1. Using the link provided, apply a digital grid to your black and white reference photo
2. Do not make the grid larger than 9x11 boxes
3. Print your black and white copy
3. Upload a picture of your reference photos with a grid to the assignment and turn in.
Reference photo: NOT POSTERIZED BLACK AND WHITE - PRINT
Digitally Experiment with Color on Your Reference Photo
Directions:
Using Pixlr. E, play around with your reference photo. Experiment with different color schemes and backgrounds.
Make a copy of your original b&w layer. Hide original layer and work in the copied layer
Define your values
Adjust --> Posterize
Slide scale to around 5
Use the eraser tool to erase out the background
Copy and paste in a pattern layer - adjust size if needed to
Play with color (use the steps from the pop art digital art lesson)
Save as a different file than your black and white copy
Reference photo #2: POSTERIZED AND IN COLOR- DO NOT PRINT
If you decide to put a grid on your colored image, make sure it matches your black and white copy exactly.
Drawing
Enlargement
Directions:
Cut toned paper to the correct size based on the number of boxes you have on your grid
Measure the boarder
Draw a 2 in x 2 in grid inside the boarder on your large drawing paper.
Make sure you have the same amount of boxes as you do on your reference photo.
Label your reference photo and your paper.
Grid Map.pdfDemonstration Video:
EnlargingGridMethod.MOVContour line drawing
Using your reference photo, LIGHTLY draw the contour lines of your portrait. Do not shade anything in. Double check your proportions in each box.
The video here is not an enlarged drawing using the grid method but the steps are the same.
How To Draw Contour Lines Using The Grid Method.mp4Color
Posterized Vs. Blended
Navaya W., 2022
What style do you want for your drawing? Do you want smooth blending between colors and values? Or do you want a more "posterized" look?
Emlynn Y. 2020
Background Vs. Blank
Amelia L., 2019
What style do you want for your background? Do you want a simplified pattern? Do you want to have a blank background?
Jaylen R., 2019
Directional Mark Making
Make sure you move your colored pencil in the DIRECTION of the forms you are shading
