Learning Objectives:
• Understand how visual metaphors can add meaning to a painting
• Learn how light and colour can be used to create depth in a painting
• Experiment with mixed media techniques using acrylics and coloured pencils
• Learn how light and colour can be used to create depth in a painting
• Experiment with mixed media techniques using acrylics and coloured pencils
What you will need:
A reference image, A3 smooth cartridge paper, a soft pencil (preferably 2B or 4B), eraser, and a pencil sharpener.
Today's task:
1. Read through the PowerPoint below to learn about the work of artist James Mackie
2. Watch the demo video below
3. Choose a reference image
3. Draw your outlines lightly in pencil, following the tips in the video
2. Watch the demo video below
3. Choose a reference image
3. Draw your outlines lightly in pencil, following the tips in the video
Introduction to the work of James Mackie:
Drawing the outlines
Mr Lax's example:
Top Tips
Outlines:
• Measure where each shape goes on the page carefully so that it all ends up with the correct perspective.
• Check the angles of each line or shape carefully.
• Measure where each shape goes on the page carefully so that it all ends up with the correct perspective.
• Check the angles of each line or shape carefully.