Beginning Art Projects

Introduction to Value Introduction: This week, we will focus on the Element of Art: Value  — the lightness and darkness of tones or colors. In art, creating value is often called shading . Mastering value is essential for creating depth , dimension , and realism  in your work. Learning Goals By the end of this week, you will: Understand what value  means as an element of art. Observe how artists use value to create contrast and depth. Practice shading by creating a 5-point va

#1 Master Monday: Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo is among the most famous Mexican artists of the 1900s. She was known for her powerful, often unsettling self-portraits that include skulls, daggers, and bleeding hearts. Born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón  in Coyoacán, Mexico, on July 6, 1907, she contracted polio at age 6, leaving her with a limp, and later survived a devastating bus accident at 18 that caused lifelong pain. Encouraged by Diego Rivera (whom she married in

Introduction to the Element of Art: Space Space  in art refers to the distance or area between, around, above, below, or within objects. It helps artists create depth, perspective, and relationships  between shapes and forms. “In a drawing, space refers to the work’s two-dimensional surface area, or picture plane. Because the picture plane is two-dimensional, perspective systems allow artists to mimic how we see and create spatial relationships.”— Discovering Drawing , 3rd Ed

Master Monday: Underline words in the text you are unfamiliar with. Then answer a couple of Questions. Sketchbook Activity 1 Artists - Pablo Picasso and Keith Haring Line drawing has been everywhere for the past couple of years. When you open Instagram, for example, you are almost guaranteed to see minimalist line art tattoos, illustrations, and home decor. While the aesthetic of line art may seem inherently contemporary, it has a rich history that goes back many centuries. T

💡 What This Project Is About For this project, you’ll design your own Graffiti Portfolio Folder  — a creative and personal way to store...

💡 What This Project Is About In this project, you’ll create your own Sugar Skull Watercolor Painting  inspired by the Mexican holiday...