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“Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.”

-Peter Drucker

 

 

Reflect on the work you completed today using complete sentences:

 

1. Describe how you created an interesting composition within your art book.

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2. What did you learn about watercolor today?

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3. What discoveries have you made about layering washes in watercolor?

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4. What is something you are doing really well? What would you like more help with?

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“No art is less spontaneous than mine. What I do is the result of reflection and the study of the great masters.”

-Edgar Degas

 

 

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My Very Own Artist Statement!

 

An artist statement is a usually brief writing by the creator of the work that explains or reflects on the art. It is another way for the artist to communicate his or her ideas about the work.

 

Directions: Write your own artist statement about this project in the space below. Use at least 6 full sentences (to make a full paragraph). Think about answering some of these questions:

 

What do you want your audience to know about your work?

What effect do you want the work to have on your audience?

What are some specific choices you made in the work and why?

What are some important ideas or feelings your work communicates?

What does the work mean to you?

 

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Art Problem: Evidence of Growth

Based on the artist Candy Jernigan’s book Evidence, make your own collection with the theme of growth. Interpret that theme as creatively as possible. Then design a book of your collection that is organized in a thoughtful way and drawn using interesting composition. Use watercolor to add color to your observational drawings of the objects. Finish off your book with a creative cover.

 

Remember, the more information you include, the more I can understand how you worked!

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1.  _____          _____            I organized my objects in one of the ways discussed in class, shown on our “Ideas for Organizing” poster, or in another way explained below.

Explain: ___________________________________________________________

 

2. _____          _____            I designed a creative composition in one of the ways discussed in class, shown on our “Creative Compositions” poster, or in another way explained below.

Explain: ___________________________________________________________

 

3. _____          _____            My collection clearly represents the theme “growth,” and I included at least 7 objects in my collection.

Explain: ___________________________________________________________

 

4. _____          _____            I demonstrated careful, accurate observational drawing skills.

Explain: ___________________________________________________________

 

5. _____          _____            I demonstrated controlled watercolor skills, including appropriate proportions of water and paint and appropriate brush sizes. I demonstrated an opaque application, a wash, and a mixed color.

Explain: ___________________________________________________________

 

6. _____          _____            My cover has been made neatly and designed creatively. The cover communicates or hints at the contents of the rest of the book.

Explain: ___________________________________________________________

 

7. _____          _____            My artwork is completed neatly and carefully. There are no stray lines or paint drips. Craftsmanship is considered and reflects my skill.

Explain: ___________________________________________________________

 

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