Painting

Have the Basic Drawing Honor

Create a Color wheel using crayon or color pencil. Include and understand:

• a.

  Primary Colors

• b.

  Secondary Colors

• c.

  Tertiary Colors

• d.

  Neutral Colors

• e.

  Warm/Cool Colors

• f.

  Tints

• g.

  Shades

Create a Value Scale of a warm and a cool color, using color pencil.

Name seven (7) color media.

What is the difference between water based and oil-based paints? Name 2 of each type.

What paint media was made with egg yolk?

Define the following and tell how they are used.

• a.

  Gesso

• b.

  Masking fluid (Miskit)

• c.

  Mineral Spirits/Turpentine

• d.

  Palette

• e.

  Easel

Describe what the following brushes are used for:

• a.

  Rounds

• b.

  Flats

• c.

  Liner Brush

• d.

  Fan Brush

• e.

  Mop Brush

What is the best way to care for paint brushes?

Describe and be able to explain the difference between:

• a.

  Realistic Art

• b.

  Abstract Art

Know the difference and show examples or the following Subject Matter:

• a.

  Portrait

• b.

  Landscape

• c.

  Still Life

• d.

  Abstract

Draw and paint, in your choice of color media, a still life or floral subject.

Paint a landscape showing linear perspective.

Paint a portrait of a friend and/or favorite pet from a photo.

Memorize Psalm 19:1. Discuss how this text inspires your Artwork.

Earn the Basic Painting Honor

Describe these styles of painting and show examples of 3 Artist’s work in each style:

• a.

  Impressionism

• b.

  Pointilism

• c.

  Fauvism

• d.

  Realism

Know how to stretch a canvas for painting.

Paint 5 paintings. Use at least 3 different media and at least 3 different subjects; one of which is multi-media.

Give 2 examples of contemporary painters and give 3 reasons why you appreciate their work.

Memorize: Gen 9:13. Discuss why God has filled the earth with color and variety; and how He has touched or changed your thoughts about life and art personally.