This week the 7th grade is working on their shading techniques on their Still- Life compositions.
Students are selecting still life objects to draw or working from a still-life set-up in the art room. Each student is using a full range of values from black to pale gray to enhance their work.
Students have explored the concept of both "additive drawing" and "subtractive drawing." In addition, students have been using various erasers to practice the subtractive technique of drawing to create both sharp and soft highlights on their objects. Also, students are starting to show texture or surface quality of the objects in their still-life.
We are also studying the life and work of the famous Italian Baroque artist named Caravaggio from the 17th-18th century who as a master of dramatic lighting,deep shadows and compositions that emotionally involve the viewer in the work.
This week the 7th grade will practice and review pastel shading techniques that can be used in renderings or still-life drawings as well.
