A Study...Sketchbook Assignments for Quarter Two

Photographers, painters, sculptors create pieces that focus on one theme or subject. Through close observation and exploration of the subject, sometimes called "A Study", a series of pieces are created in which the artist shares their personal perspective.

 This quarter you will explore an area of personal interest. You will create SIX different sketchbook drawings within the subject matter.

To help you choose an area for your study; is there something that you:

       are passionate about            
                                             want to understand more completely     
know is very important to you                                    
                                                       dream about doing
     choose to ignore                                 
                                          are curious about
find humorous
                         find fascinating

Example: Perhaps you love socks. They are warm and comfortable and everyone seems to give them to you for gifts. You could then choose to do a study of socks. Simple! I'll draw six different pair of socks and then I'm done!

NO...not quite...

How can you show socks from different viewpoints? Perhaps the idea of socks being comfortable, comes not just from the fabric surrounding your feet, but from a memory of being snuggled on the sofa reading a book. Now you have something to draw!

               







A Study in Comfort

Have fun and I will talk about it more in class.


Choose carefully! The major assignment for this quarter will come from the area you choose to explore.