Use the attached slideshow to see how to mix skin tones (if needed) AND quick videos on how to create different acrylic painting techniques to use on your background or for your portrait!


Feel free to practice techniques and color mixing on your original abstract self portrait sketch (the one you completed on paper).


When you are done, take a picture of your final portrait and turn in to this assignment!  I can't wait to see what you create :)

Do a light sketch of your abstract self portrait onto your canvas that was given to you in your supply kit.


Take a picture of your sketch on your canvas and turn in to this assignment.

Step 1:  Watch the attached video "Acrylic Practice Notes.mp4" and set up your paper like the video shows.


Step 2:  Watch the attached video "Acrylic Paint Color Wheel pt.1.mp4" and "Acrylic Paint Color Wheel pt.2.mp4" and complete painting your color wheel.


Step 3:  Take a picture of your completed Acrylic Paint Practice paper and turn in to this assignment :)

Complete the notes and sketch that we discussed in class.  When you are finished, take a picture of both your notes AND your abstract self portrait sketch and turn in to this assignment.


See the slideshow & attached video (COMING SOON) for instructions on how to set up your paper, the notes to take and Ms. Erickson's example.

Complete your copy of the attached Google Doc "Abstract Self Portrait Inspiration".

Use the attached slideshow to help!

Take a picture of your completed portrait with the added watercolor background.  If you missed the demo, watch the attached video below called "Portrait Watercolor Background" to see how to set up your paper & complete the background.


If you need ideas of different watercolor techniques you can do for your background, watch the video attached below called "EASY Watercolour Effects that look AMAZING".

Insert a picture of your Final Logo Design on slide #4 of your Logo Design Turn in slideshow.


Your Final Logo Design should be colored with watercolor and outlined with your thin black sharpie.


***See Ms. Erickson's Logo Design Slideshow for example.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- 9"x12", 3 hole punch watercolor paper (thick paper that has "WC" written on the back in your supply kit)
- watercolor paints & brushes


ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
1.  Watch the "EASY Watercolour Effects that look AMAZING" video below and see if you would like to use any of these techniques when painting your final logo design.  If there is one that stands out to you that you want to use, try it out on your watercolor paper!!


2.  Test out painting other parts of your watercolor design on the rest of your paper.  See Ms. Erickson's video below called "Logo Watercolor Practice Lesson" for the full class lesson.

Complete your Final Logo Design SKETCH in PENCIL! Attach image to slide #3 of your copy of the Logo Design "Turn-In" Slideshow.


See attached video below for the in class demo and requirements for your Final Logo Design Sketch.

***See "Ms. Erickson's Logo Design 'Turn-In' Slides" (slide #3) for example.

Attach a photo of your Polaroid Portrait drawing with EVERYTHING BUT THE BACKGROUND detailed and shaded.

Turn in your entire Polaroid Portrait slideshow to this assignment.

*SEE ATTACHED SLIDESHOW FOR EXAMPLE, & ATTACHED VIDEOS (coming soon) FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS & DEMO

There are 2 steps to this assignment:

1. Complete the "Logo Design Layout" assignment.
*Follow the directions in the "Logo Design Layout.mp4" video below if you missed the in-class instructions.

2. Edit your personal copy of the "Logo Design 'Turn-In' Slides" to update slides #1 and #2 with images of your work.  
Slide #1: Image of your "Logo Design Composition Sketches" assignment
Slide #2: Image of your "Logo Design Layout" assignment


***See "Ms. Erickson's Logo Design 'Turn-In' Slides" for example.

Follow the instructions on the attached video below to complete this assignment.

Attach a photo of your Polaroid Portrait drawing with everything below the eyebrows area detailed and shaded (NOT INCLUDING HAIR, DO NOT DO THE HAIR YET!!).

Turn in your entire Polaroid Portrait slideshow to this assignment.

*SEE ATTACHED SLIDESHOW FOR EXAMPLE, & ATTACHED VIDEOS FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS & DEMO

Complete 4 sketches of different possible compositions for your small business logo design.  Use the reference images and typography font examples from your "Logo Reference Images & Typography" assignment to help you!


See Ms. Erickson's example attached below.


If you missed the instructions in class, follow along with the attached video below!

Complete the questions on your copy of the "Logo Reference Images & Typography" google doc.  Use the "Small Business Logo" slideshow attached below to help you complete the assignment!


**If you have not completed the previous assignments, "Small Business Plan" & "Logo Design Research", please complete those first and then move on to this assignment.

Complete the questions on your copy of the "Logo Design Research" google doc.  Use the "Small Business Logo" slideshow attached below to help you complete the assignment!


**If you have not completed the previous assignment, "Small Business Plan", please complete that first and then move on to this assignment.

Complete the questions on your copy of the "Small Business Plan" google doc.  Use the "Small Business Logo" slideshow attached below to help you complete the assignment!

How much do you know about small businesses and designing a small business logo?  Let's find out! 
Take the attached quiz during class on Thursday for Daily Participation Points.


***You will not lose points for incorrect answers, just try your best!  Finishing the entire quiz will earn you full credit for the assignment, even if you have some incorrect answers***

Attach a photo of your Polaroid Portrait drawing with the eyes and nose area DETAILED & SHADED to your Polaroid Slideshow on slide #3.

Turn in your entire Polaroid Portrait slideshow to this assignment.

*SEE ATTACHED SLIDESHOW (slide #3) FOR EXAMPLE, & ATTACHED VIDEOS FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS & DEMO

Attach a photo of a light sketch of the layout of your portrait to slide #2 in your Polaroid Portrait slideshow. There should be no details or shading yet, just basic shapes & lines identifying where major facial features will be (eyes, nose, mouth, etc).

Turn in your entire Polaroid Portrait slideshow to this assignment.

*SEE ATTACHED SLIDESHOW FOR EXAMPLE, & ATTACHED VIDEOS FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS & DEMO

Follow the directions given to you during class to create a 4x4 grid on your "Polaroid" watercolor paper.  Take a picture of your grid and turn in to this Google Classroom assignment.


*ONLY TURN IN THE IMAGE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTACH THIS ASSIGNMENT TO YOUR POLAROID PORTRAIT SLIDESHOW.

Take a picture of the notes we took in class on Thursday & submit.

Find a high quality BLACK AND WHITE reference image of a person of your choice. See the attached video below titled "Polaroid Portrait Reference Image.mp4" for the in class lesson on how to find and attach your image to the slideshow that was created for you.

*See the attached slideshow below titled "Ms. Erickson's Polaroid Portrait Turn In Slides" to see an example.

Take a picture of your finished Watercolor Techniques assignment.
******BE SURE TO INCLUDE 2 PHOTOS: 1 photo of the front AND 1 photo of the back with all of the terms and definitions*******

Today we completed:
1. White Areas square


*If you missed the demonstration during class see the videos in the attached slideshow for help completing this assignment!

Take a picture of your progress so far. Today we completed:
1. 3 Color Gradient square
2. Glazing square

*If you missed the demonstration during class see the videos in the attached slideshow for help completing this assignment!

Follow along with the instructions in the youtube video attached below. ****STOP VIDEO AT 2 MINUTES 11 SECONDS**** Draw the entire head including details (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.) to the best of your ability!

*Be sure to finish this today during class, we will be taking notes on this paper on Monday.

Complete this assignment during class by following along with Ms. Erickson's demo.

If you missed the demo, watch the video attached below. (I started the video a little bit late, sorry! Just draw what is on the video at the beginning then follow along with the rest!)

Take a picture of your progress so far. Yesterday and today we completed:
1. Value Scale (finished)
2. Shaded Sphere (finished)
3. Wet on Wet square
4. Wet on Dry square

*If you missed the demonstration during class see the videos in the attached slideshow for help completing this assignment!

Take a picture of your progress so far. Today we completed:
1. Value Scale (step 3 & 4)
2. Shaded Sphere (step 2)

*If you missed the demonstration during class see the video below for help completing this assignment!

See "Watercolor Blooms.mp4" attached video for instructions.

Take a picture of your progress so far. Today we completed:
1. Graded Wash
2. Value Scale (step 2)
3. Shaded Sphere (step 1)

*If you missed the demonstration during class see the video below for help completing this assignment!

Take a picture of your progress so far. Today we completed:
1. Flat Wash
2. Value Scale (step 1)

*If you missed the demonstration during class see the video below for help completing this assignment!

Complete the assignment using the instructions in the attached slideshow.
The video for the in class activity on how to do section #3 is attached below.

This assignment is to be completed during class on Wednesday, Feb. 17th.
Ms. Erickson completed an in class demonstration of what to do. Take a photo of your work and turn in to this assignment.

*If you were absent or missed the demo in class, follow along with the video below and complete the assignment.

Complete this sketchbook assignment on a blank piece of printer paper. See the slideshow "Principles of Design Scavenger Hunt" attached below for instructions on how to complete the assignment!

When you are finished, take photos of the front AND back of your paper and turn in both photos to this assignment.

Complete the assignment attached on a blank piece of printer paper, then add to your sketchbook!

Update your Virtual Portfolio with your finished projects!

Here is what each slide should have:
Slide 1: Intro slide with Name, Class & Grade
Slide 2: Bio slide with pictures that tell us about you!
Slide 3: Color Wheel (title & large image of work)
Slide 4: Mandala (title & large image of work)
Slide 5: Shoe Drawing (title & large image of work)

And that's it! See Ms. Erickson's example attached below.

Complete this survey DURING CLASS as part of your Daily Participation Points.

Take a photo of your final Shoe Project (shoe & background completed) and turn in the image to this assignment.

After you have finished drawing your shoe(s) using the grid method:

1. Erase the grid lines on your paper.
2. Create sections over your entire drawing by drawing a large pattern or lines across your paper. **See slideshow for examples & instructions**
3. Take a photo of your completed shoe drawing with sections and turn in to this assignment. THERE SHOULD BE NO COLOR YET! See attached image for example.

Please take a picture of your finished drawing of your shoe(s). DO NOT ERASE THE GRID!
I will use the grid drawn on your paper to make sure you are following the grid method to draw your shoe.

You will be graded on how accurately you matched your drawing to your original reference photo.

*See attached image below for example.

Grid your paper for your final shoe drawing.
Follow the directions in the attached slideshow, take a picture of your gridded paper (including the letters across the top & numbers down the side) and turn in to this assignment.
Ms. Erickson will be checking to make sure your grid is done correctly before you start drawing your shoe.

Submit your picture of your Shoe Reference Image by the end of class today!
*This will count as your daily participation points for today's class

Follow the instructions on the attached slideshow.

Review the attached slideshow for assignment directions.

Please complete this survey DURING CLASS to receive your Daily Participation Points.

Complete the "Mandala Wedge Color Scheme" worksheet given to you in your art supplies portfolio. If you need to print an extra copy I have attached the worksheet below.
*Start at slide #35 in "Mandala: Colored Pencil" slideshow for instructions on how to complete worksheet.

Take a picture of your SIGNED donation letter home print out that was given to you when you picked up your art supplies.

Attached below is the document you need signed in case you lost yours and need to print a new one.

Complete your Mandala Drawing by transferring your favorite wedge design onto your Mandala template (the thick white paper with the large circle and all the wedges).
See attached slideshow for instructions.

When you are done, take a photo of your Mandala & turn in your photo to this assignment. See the attached image for an example.

Create 4 different drawings of possible wedge designs for your Mandala. You will only be using ONE of these designs for your final Mandala.

Wedge Design Requirements:
1. Design must be asymmetrical
2. Make shapes that can be filled in with color (no broken lines)
3. Keep it simple! *Remember you have to color in your design, so try not to do too many small details.
4. Optional: Altered edge

Complete the following assignment using the directions in the attached slideshow "Color Schemes".

Turn in a photo of the front side & back side of your notes.

See example photos below "Front" & "Back" to see examples of the front and back of this assignment.

Submit a photo of your COMPLETED Color Wheel to this assignment.
See attached image below for example.

IN PROGRESS ASSIGNMENTS CANNOT BE TURNED IN LATE!

Steps for assignment on "Color Wheel Assignment" slideshow.

For this assignment, you will be turning in an image of your "In-Progress" Color Wheel. This means that your color wheel is not completely finished, but you have completed it up to a specific point.

****See the attached photo below "In Progress Example" for what your assignment should look like when you turn it in!****

What needs to be completed on your Color Wheel?
The entire outside ring of your Hues: Primary colors, Secondary Colors & Tertiary Colors.
At least 1 entire "wedge" completed with your tints, tones & shades.

Complete the Space section of your 4th sketchbook page by following the directions in the slideshow "Art Fund Sketchbook Assignments".
Directions start on slide #63.

Complete the Texture section of your 3rd sketchbook page by following the directions in the slideshow "Art Fund Sketchbook Assignments".
Directions start on slide #57.

Complete the Value section of your 3rd sketchbook page by following the directions in the slideshow "Art Fund Sketchbook Assignments".
Directions start on slide #38.

Follow the directions on the attached slideshow titled "Art Fund Sketchbook Assignments" to complete your assignment.
*Directions start on slide 16.

For this assignment you will be completing the 1st page of your sketchbook.
(We have not created our sketchbooks yet, all you need for this assignment is a piece of white printer paper and a pencil)

For instructions on how to complete your first sketchbook page, go to the attached slideshow titled "Art Fund Sketchbook Assignments".

Project Directions:

1. Review the "Found Object Drawing" slideshow attached below. (For an example of what your project should look like, see slide #10)

2. Pick any 3 random household objects. They should be small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

3. Arrange your objects on a single piece of paper (any size paper is fine as long as it can fit all 3 of your objects, lined paper is also okay).

4. Create a drawing around each object that incorporates and/or interacts with each object.

5. Take a picture of your finished drawings, and submit on Google Classroom under the “Found Object Drawings” assignment.

*If you do not know how to upload a photo to Google Classroom, watch the video below titled "How to Upload a Photo to a Google Classroom Assignment in 2020"

Answer the questions on the attached survey titled "Supplies List"

For this assignment you will be creating the first 2 slides of your Virtual Portfolio.

Slide #1: Intro Slide

Slide #2: Bio Slide (must include at least 10 images)

For directions on how to complete both slides, click on the attached slideshow below titled "Class Procedures & Virtual Portfolio". Directions start on slide number 5.

For an example of what your first 2 slides should look like, click on the attached slideshow below titled "Ms. Erickson's Virtual Portfolio".

If you have any questions please email me!

Complete the attached Google Form during our first Zoom meeting!