Reflective Self-Portrait

Students are creating self-portraits in mirrors and other reflective objects using the materials and surface of their choice.

M.C. Escher“Hand with Reflecting Sphere”

Artist example

1. TV2. Aluminum foil3. Sink handle4. Hair dryer5. Pots and pans6. Christmas ornament7. Sunglasses8. Apple (j/k)9. Glass table10. Phone11. Computer screen12. car 13. Shaped mirrors14. Water? liquid15. Light bulb16. Spoon/ knife17. CD back

Reflective Surfaces Materials Surfaces

1. Clear or shiny – plexiglass

2. Wood panel3. Cardboard4. Canvas5. Paper6. Newspaper7. Recycled paper8. Scrap paper9. Collage?10. Papier mache11. 3D objects12. TV13. Mirror or reflective

object 14. Watercolor paper

1. Watercolor2. Graphite (pencil)3. Pen/ ink4. Acrylic5. China marker6. Oil paint/ pastel7. Milk8. Egg tempera9. Mud10. Collage/ mosaic11. Printmaking?12. Stencils13. Colored pencil14. Mixed materials?

Objective: You will utilize vocabulary in the analysis of artwork in order to develop and apply strategies for improving your artwork.

DRILL: Get out your artwork and grab a blue ½

sheet for the critique. (Quentin’s table) If you can get out supplies before the bell that’s fine.

1. Use the vocabulary on blue sheet to describe and analyze your artwork.

2. You will tape a yellow number next to your artwork in the hall.

In Progress Critique:Reflective Self- Portrait

Kahi Aspelund

Portrait in Progress

Deon Simphiwe Skade

Vocabulary:Composition- arrangement or placement of elements

Realism- quality of how an artwork imitates reality

Placement- where elements are position on a the artwork

Value- lightness or darkness of a color

Size- relation to size of paper or other objects Proportion- relative size in comparison to other parts

Contour Line- outlines and detail lines. Mark-making- use of marks to fill space or create value

Contrast- difference or opposites. Make things stand out.

Texture- the visual or tactile look of how a surface feels.

Emphasis- using contrast or placement to create a focal point.

Creativity- problem solving, unique approach, variations from the norm, thinking to find individual solutions.

Balance- visual weight in a composition Collage- glue-ing fabric, paper, string, etc… to an artwork.

Asymmetry- equal visual weight, but not exactly the same

Craftsmanship- the ability to control the materials in order to give it a neat appearance or one of intention

Hanging Art

• Everyone needs a yellow number taped next to their artwork.

• Paper- tape on top lockers neatly.• Canvas/ Wood- Sit on floor or get a chair (lift it to prevent

making noise

• You will get a blue number to have an artwork to critique.

• Hallway conduct- please only talk in relevance to the critique. Our goal is to be quick and not to disturb any other classes.

Making Art

• Quickly get out any supplies that you need.• Take advantage of the remaining time.

• Answer the questions about your piece.• What do you need to do?• What ideas do you have for your background?

• Miss Gauger will conduct mini-critiques with students on the easel.

Objective: You will utilize yesterday’s critique in order to apply tips to your final artwork.

DRILL: Take out blue sheet from yesterday. 1. Answer questions 3 and 4.2. What advice did you gain? Are you

going to take it?3. What are you going to do for your

background. Ms. Valsing suggested working on your background along with the portrait instead of separate.

4. If you are finished- critique each other’s pieces. (Matia- Bryanne-Alexis)

Reflective Self- Portrait

Kahi Aspelund

Portrait in Progress

Deon Simphiwe Skade

CRITERIA FOR ASSIGNMENT and RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT

Criteria Completely evident10-11

Mostly evident 8-9

Partially evident5-7

Not at all/ barely0-4

1. Did I draw a picture of my face?

2. Did I draw my face from observation?

3. Did I use a reflective surface or a mirror?

4. Does it show a majority of my face?

5. Does it have value and shading?

6. Does it look like me? Proportions, etc…

7. Did I challenge myself- Difficulty level/ detail

8. Is the composition balanced?

9. Does the focal point stand out, is there enough contrast?

10. How did I solve the problem? Did I think creatively? Outside the box? Is it unique or similar to other students’ pieces?

Homework due Monday:

• Watercolor background• Continuous contour from observation

• Fill spaces with– Shading- any material– Patterns/ designs– CollageUse each at least twice.

SEE MISS GAUGER’S SKETCHBOOK FOR EXAMPLE.USE WIKI: www.gaugerstudioapart.pbworks.com

Reflective Self- Portrait Criteria1. Self- portrait. Must be an image of yourself.2. Observational drawing in a reflective surface-

encouraged to use other than a mirror.3. Must show a majority of the face.4. Creative and balanced use of space and background.5. Should have shading and be realistic. – mostly.

• Materials and surface of your choice• Think of ways to make it amazing and creative.IF YOU FINISH EARLY, MAKE A CREATIVE SELF PORTRAIT.