It's All An Illusion

Bridget Riley, Movement in Squares 1961

As you look at Riley's artwork above, what do you first notice? How does she use shape and repetition? Is this artwork an effective optical illusion? Why or why not?

Shape Activity, Page 20
Divide your page into 4 squares.

• In the first square, create a design with organic shapes.
• In the second square, create a design with geometric shapes.
• In the third and fourth square, draw the same image, but fill in the first box by shading the positive space and fill in the third by shading in the negative space.

Op Artwork (part of the one-a-week series)

• 9" x 12" paper
• Pencil in lines lightly with horizontal lines, vertical lines, and/or concentric circles.
• Focus on Repetition, Pattern, Contrast, and Geometric Shape.
• Ink in with marker. Continue to use ruler, compass, and protractors.

Artwork will:

• Use geometric shape, pattern/repetition, and contrast.
• Create an optical illusion implying movement and contrast.
• Use high-level craftsmanship.
• Be original and complex.
  

Please Stand By: Technical Difficulties

Thank you for your patience as I recover from the flu. I became quite ill Thursday evening and have been incapacitated for the last few days. I was able to get a prescription for Tamiflu, but I need one more day to recover. Please keep doing what you do best!

First off:

Sketches of the Week

• Art I: Free Choice or Phobias
• Art III: Free Choice or Objects wrapped in foil
• Art I/S: From the list or Try a Collaborative Sketch with another student!

Art I

On Friday, you went to tessellations.org and shared two facts about tessellations. You also sketched 3 plans for a tessellation on Page 32 of your sketchbook.

Monday's Objectives:

• First, check out the Jim McNeill demo to learn about rotation and translation.
• Second, check out the "Do It Yourself" section on tessellations.org for more ideas.
• Which technique appeals to you? Why? Choose a technique that you feel you can use to create a successful tessellation
• Grab one sheet of 12" x 18" drawing paper and a 3" x 5" index card from the gray cart. Today, you should get started with the basic outlines.
• Although you might use different techniques to create your tessellation (due this Friday), your work will be assessed by:

1. Accurate and well-crafted tessellations.
2. Understanding of geometric and organic shapes.
3. Effective use of repetition, pattern, and one of the following techniques: translation, rotation, reflection, or glide reflection
4. Use of a simple color harmony
5. Creative subject matter. "But WHAT should it be about?" It's up to you and your wonderfully creative minds!

Art 3

Have you finished your portrait? If not, please take today to complete. If you are complete, it's time for the assessment.

Art 1 Project Update

Sketchbook Check Tomorrow:

1. Page 19: "Water Sketch"
2. Page 20: SOTW--Nightmare or Free Choice

"Water" is the culminating project in our Line Workshop.

What we are assessing:

• Does my artwork have a variety of line personalities and types?
• Does my artwork use line for textures and patterns?
• Are there at least five types of water depicted?
• Did I use the Rule of Thirds to create my composition?
• Did I demonstrate a mastery of the medium?

Creativity Workshop: Activity #1

I will create 3 original artworks that:

• demonstrate creativity
• use color pencils effectively
• demonstrate depth of thought
• have craft consciousness

Art 1:

1. Olympic Game Symbol
2. New (or altered) Student Mascot
3. Personal Symbol

Art 3, I/S:

1. Personal Symbol--Past
2. Personal Symbol--Present
3. Personal Symbol--Future

Due Thursday, August 13.