YEAR 9:ARTIST RESEARCH

PROJECTPART 3

LEARNING PURPOSE

LO1: I will gain knowledge of contemporary

artists works and how it can develop my

coursework theme. (AO1)

LO2: I will consider my artistic strengths when

selecting artists to reproduce in upcoming

lessons.

LO3: I will conduct relevant online research to

construct in depth artist analysis using the

guidance sheet.

Prior Learning

• Imagery in relation to your personal

theme.

• Yr9 Experimental artist reference in watercolour and

acrylic.

• Thematic experimentation in

print-making.

Future Learning

• Development of thematic ideas.

• Collecting relevant imagery for your

theme.

• Improving your observational skill

towards AO3.

• Expanding media knowledge.

Specialist Vocabulary: Artist, Reproduction, Line, Continuous, Scale, Proportion, Upscaling, Observation, Tone, Highlights, Shadows, Texture, Mark-Making, Media, Refinement

AO1 (25%)

Develop Ideas

Develop ideas through

investigations, demonstrating

critical understanding of sources

Marked out of 30

ARTIST REFERENCE BOARD

ARTIST REFERNCE

STUDY WILL

DIRECTLY INSPIRE

YOUR FINAL

PIECE

AO1

25%

How will I get marks

for AO1? ✓ 2D Artist Reference x 2

✓ Ceramic Artist Reference

x 1

✓ Additional Research

/artist images

Written research/analysis

about the artists

(annotation)

HIGH QUALITY

REPRODUCTIONS!

ARTIST REFERENCE BOARD

PAULA SWISHER

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MINJAE LEE FINAL PIECE

ARTIST REFERNCE

STUDY SHOULD

DIRECTLY INSPIRE

YOUR FINAL

PIECE

ARTIST REFERENCE RESEARCH

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ttsartdepartment/https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cameron4876/

TASK ONE:

You need to conduct online research using Pinterest

(or other sources) to find 3 relevant artists which

reflect your personalised theme.

It is important you take into consideration your media

strengths and choose artworks which will challenge

your abilities to reach your potential in Year 11. In

upcoming lessons you will be reproducing the artists

you have chosen to study.

Use the school Pinterest links below to find quality

artists to support your theme.

COMPLETED BEFORE EASTER

ARTIST REFERENCE RESEARCHTASK TWO:

It is critical that you are able to find basic information online,(for

example, the artists name) as you will now begin to construct

detailed Artist Analysis for 1 of your chosen artists.

You need to access the Artist Analysis from the online curriculum

– see the next slide for detailed instructions on where to find the

guidance sheet.

You should type this up into a word document. You must ensure

you SAVE your work so that you are able to access this in weeks

to come.

ENSURE YOU COMPLETE ALL 5 SECTIONS OF THE WORKSHEET TO THE

BEST OF YOUR ABILITY.

COMPLETED BEFORE EASTER

ARTIST REFERENCE RESEARCH

ARTIST REFERENCE RESEARCHTASK THREE (TODAY TASK):

You should now produce a minimum of a 6 page PowerPoint

presentation showcasing your 3 chosen artists (2 slides per artist). You

need to include an Artist Name, Imagery and your Critical Annotation.

You should select 2 fonts which you intend to use for your all your

coursework boards. (1 for titles/ 1 for text)

You need to set up your PowerPoint correctly so this can be easily

printed on your return to school.

On the top bar select ‘DESIGN’ and then select ‘SLIDE SIZE’ and finally

select ‘STANDARD’.

USE THE NEXT TWO SLIDES AS EXAMPLARS! YOU WILL NEED TO REPEAT

THE EXERCISE FOR EACH OF YOUR ARTIST.

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Abby Diamond is an American illustrator and visual

artist, producing abstract artworks predominantly

featuring wildlife and nature. The artwork I have chosen

to reproduce is the ‘Neon Northern Pygmy Owl’ as I

think Diamond’s colourful characterisation of a

somewhat plain bird is playful and unconventional.

The artwork is composed of a focal central bird, the

Northern Pygmy Owl. Although the bird is central, the

owl’s side on positioning and eye line creates an

uneven right balance to the composition. I would

descried the appearance of the Northern Pygmy to be

abstracted and stylised by the use of haphazard

brushstrokes, linear marks and exotic colours. Diamond

has chosen to keep the background minimal, a stark

white surround to intentionally draw the attention

centrally to the owl. However, there are bold colourful

brushstrokes extending and bursting from behind the

bird. I think the extension of colour frames the owl

successfully and this is an element I will consider as I

develop my artworks.

Diamond has a recognisable wet media experimental aesthetic

for capturing wildlife. She is known to use a range of medias;

pens, inks, watercolours paints and dyes. She overlays painterly

marks with refined lines and marks using contrasting black finer

or harmonious coloured fine liners. I have found when

replicating Diamond’s style, it is a challenge to create

haphazard painterly marks whilst remaining in control of the

application of paint media.

I have selected Abby Diamond’s as an influence for my

project, as her artwork displays harmonious colour combination

which contradict the reality of the bird’s natural tones. The

‘Neon Northern Pygmy Owl’ artwork is of particular interest, as

the subject matter relates to my theme ‘Woodland Creatures’.

Diamond’s work has similarities to the artwork of Claudine

O’Sullivan, both artists abstract the natural colouring of the

animals. However, O’Sullivan works primarily in colouring pencil.

As I continue to develop my portfolio, I would like to merge the

style of both these artists. I intend to do this by expanding my

use of media and editing my own photographs by

experimenting with colour. Once I have completed a series of

photo edits, I can work from these using a combination of

media; dyes, watercolour, coloured fine-liners, colouring pencils

and black biro. Furthermore, I will extend my artist research to

gain further reference to inspire the backgrounds of my designs.

EXCELLENT EXAMPLES OF ARTIST REFERENCE BOARDS!

ARTIST REFERENCE BOARD

SUB-TITLES

(ARTIST NAMES)

EXCELLENT

ARTIST

REPRODUCTIONS

CRITICAL

ANNOTATION

BOARD TITLE

(ARTIST REFERENCE)

LAYERED ACCENT

COLOURED PAPER

IN BACKGROUND

COLOURED

ARTIST IMAGERY

UPCOMING WORK-

YOUR WORK NOW

WILL BE OF GREAT

IMPACT TO YOUR

ARTIST REFERENCE

BOARD

ARTIST REFERENCE BOARD

EXCELLENT EXAMPLES OF ARTIST

REFERENCE BOARDS!

SUB-TITLES

(ARTIST NAMES)

EXCELLENT ARTIST

REPRODUCTIONS

BACKED ONTO

COLOURED PAPER

CRITICAL

ANNOTATION

BOARD TITLE

(ARTIST REFERENCE)

COLOURED

ARTIST IMAGERY

• Neatly and accurately

guillotined artworks.

• Colour paper borders

which are accurately cut.

• Any colours accent used fit

your project theme

• A full board, no black

space.

• Everything stuck down

neatly, professionally and

straight.

• A small, neat title: ‘ARTIST

REFERENCE’.

• Sub-titles for Artist Names.

• Critical annotation, using

the correct grammar and

punctuation.

UPCOMING TASK:

To produce a personalised artist reference board

which reflects your chosen theme.

You will then reproduce a large scale artwork on

either on A3 or A2 paper.

This artwork will be the central component of your

artist reference board.

LO2: I will observe carefully and use relevant techniques to create detail and accuracy when drawing. (AO3)

REMEMBER YOUR ARTIST

REFERENCE BOARD WILL NEED

TO INCLUDE:

✓ A artwork reproduction

✓ Annotation

✓ Images

✓ Title

ARTIST REFERENCE RESEARCHSUMMARY:

On your return to school you will be expected to hand-in the following Artist

Research:

6 PAGE POWERPOINT SLIDE

(2 Slides per Artist)• Artist Title – in chosen font.

• Artist Imagery – Min 3 images per artist (not to small).

• Artist Annotation/ Analysis – use the guidance sheet on the online curriculum.

For more help or support please contact your Art teacher via their school email.

mkings@ttsonline.net

bcash@ttsonline.net

mcameron@tssonline.net

PLEASE SUMBIT YOUR

POWERPOINT VIA EMAIL BY

THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY,

THANKYOU