Change your image from color to black and white.
Due: April 1st
Objective: To successfully create a monochromatic landscape painting with a wide range of value. Both high and low key values should be explored and integrated.
Monochromatic painting is a useful design tool that is used by many artists as underpainting. Feeling confident in the ways that various shades of color interact and relate to each other will truly improve your ability to create successful work.
What you’ll need:
1) Acrylic paint. Black, White, and one primary color (red or blue, yellow proves to be very difficult).
2) One 8.5”x11” black and white photo of a landscape. If you have a smaller image, use a copier to increase the size to 8.5”x11”. If you have a color image, use a black and white copier to convert it. Do not simply blow up a small digital image, the pixelation will make the project more difficult.
3) Make sure the picture is a landscape, not a picture of a house. It can be an urban landscape, rural landscape, etc.
4) Paint brushes.
5) Bristol paper, 14”x 17”. This is what you’ll use to complete your painting.
