What are We Doing Next?Ms. O’Ryan’s Drawing Classes

Portraits of Texture

Artist of Study: Chuck Close

Chuck Close is known for his gigantically sized

photorealistic portraits. His work is based on using a grid, but he goes even

deeper. His paintings can take years to complete and

are original in form and idea. Chuck is known for being a

leading figure in the contemporary art world.

Chuck Close

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgsFYXsdcp0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc4riuAerPg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7WPBXfNxZo (Just because we all love Sesame Street)

CREATED IN 2000

So....now what?

Two Options:

1. Create a portrait in sharpie with black and white texture.

2. Create a portrait in paint using color and texture.

Option #1: Sharpie

Option #1: Sharpie

12”x18” paper. 6”x8” photograph. On paper, grid using 1”squares. On photograph, grid using 1/2” squares.

Decide on levels of textures and value. Doodle out designs, and repeat these designs throughout the image.

Remember the Key Terms: Value and Texture

Value and Texture

Option 2: Paint

Option #2: Paint

Same size dimensions as sharpie, except student can work in a larger size if desired.

Acrylic or tempera paint

Practice creating paint squares with textures and values by using a variety of colors.

Remember that color shows value!

Deadline: May 7thDeadline: May 7th