
WEEK 5
Oil Painting (Portrait), Clay Sculpture (Portrait)
July 22 - July 26
Key Ideas
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Oil Painting (Portrait)
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Create portrait reliefs with clay
Why is it important?
OIL PAINT (PORTRAIT)
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Portrait painting involves proportion. Proportion is important whether an artwork's style is realistic or abstract.
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Realistic painting is especially effective in training the eye to see the thing-as-it-is in its relational proportions.
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The real benefit to the student during the portrait painting process is the creative act itself, which engages different parts of the brain and body.
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Our classes are a detailed study in light and shadows.
CLAY SCULPTURE (PORTRAIT)
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Clay is one medium that promotes creativity. It is especially beneficial to young people – it helps promote self-confidence, encourages self-expression and develops problem-solving skills.
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Creating 3-D versions of portraits will help the students' development in their drawing by practicing proportions and understanding the facial forms