the+Painting+Process+-+Acrylic

Here we will explore color theory, color schemes and value in **Acrylic Paint.**

Still Life in Paint

Key Concept, color theory applied to Still Life

Objectives, SW a) Learn history of Still Life painting  b) Apply the rules of value to Objects in a still life

Procedure, a) Intro and history b) Review of rules of value c) Discuss Psychological use of color d) Discuss Techniques of mixing for affect Compare Natura Morta, Xenia and Vanitas *Vanitas-beware vanity, life is temporary *Natura Motora-Painting of dead animals from the hunt, a good provider *Xenia-Painting's who's focal point or emphasis is food or things to eat

e) Vocabulary - f) For finish Still life discuss procedures and composition of painting, using existing still life paintings 1) Black and white thumb
 * Blend
 * brushy
 * Painterly
 * School
 * Scumble
 * Viscosity
 * Transparent
 * Translucent
 * Heavy
 * Body
 * Flow
 * Stroke
 * Medium
 * Plastic, elastic
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2) Monochromatic thumb

3) Complements thumb

4)Finish using real color

Materials, Acrylic Paint, Paper brushes, charcoal, water containers, paint containers

Artists, Gallery

Assessment, a) TIO b) Color scheme choice, handling c) composition d) Use of value rules or principles/processes/procedures e) Understanding visually or academically of Styles of art discussed.

Vanitas, Rule of Odds or Thirds

A Simple still life based upon the Rule of Thirds

And example of Natura Morta, above, by pericles Pantazis and below by the Master of the Hartford

William Merrit Chase Van Gogh, and example of Xenia Van Gogh

Realist painting Below, Paul Cezanne