Author Archives: Sharon
Monochromatic Paintings with a Technological Twist
For this project, students use the cutout filter (Filter > Artistic > Cutout) in Adobe Photoshop to alter and abstract a reference photograph. While the cutout levels do not accurately correspond to the actual number of values in the altered … Continue reading
Complex Color Wheels
As part of a unit on Color Theory, students were challenged to create a color wheel in which their design, color mixing ability and craftsmanship were all important aspects of the piece. They could use only the primary colors (red, … Continue reading
One-Point Linear Perspective
Students were introduced to one-point linear perspective and other techniques to create the illusion of depth. They also worked through an interactive “Drawing in One-Point Perspective” website created by artist and art teacher, Harold Olejarz. After reviewing the basic mathematical principles involved … Continue reading
Your Life as a Movie
The “Your Life as a Movie” (or “Video Game” or “Novel”) pre-instructional poster assignment was a project I used and adapted each year with new high school art students. It allowed me to quickly get them working on a project, … Continue reading
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