Techincal and Skill Development Assignments

Brush and Shape

Painterly Style

Using the Brush Tool, recreate a supplied An image From Art History with a focus on a "painterly" style. The source images are displayed at the bottom of the page. This assignment will require you to build the image up in layers creating marks with the brush tool as one might with a physical paintbrush and paints. The selected source images from Art History are paintings that depict a variety of approaches to mark making and painting. Consider using the Wacom Tablet and its associated brush library. To complete your work, export a PNG file for submission.

Objectives:

  • Develop understanding of the Brush Tool
  • Develop ability to draw with vector graphics
  • Practice Visual Design Skills
  • Explore vector graphics process in relation to painting processes

Process:

  • Select image from selected Art History examples (bottom of page)
  • New Illustrator Document: Letter Size (8 1/2 X 11)
  • "Place" source image
  • Set source image as Template Layer
  • Use Brush Tool to paint source image
    • Use various brush sizes and types
    • Use color and paint in layers
    • Organize layers based on composition
  • Export as PNG
  • Submit assignment upon completion
    • Submit one PNG (Web Safe)
    • "lastname_BrushPainterly.png"

Evaluation:

  • 25 points – Requirements
    • Meets Requirements
    • Project Appears Complete
    • Illustrations are Well-Developed
    • Basic (15pts) - Mid Level (20pts) - Advanced (25pts)
  • 25 points - Execution
    • Demonstrates Correct Use of Vector Tools
    • Vector Tools Applied in Appropriate Ways
    • Shows Evidence of Understanding Assigned Processes
    • Basic (15pts) - Mid Level (20pts) - Advanced (25pts)
  • 25 points - Presentation
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Visual Design Principles
    • Shows Evidence of Attention to Detail
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Aesthetic Presentation
    • Basic (15pts) - Mid Level (20pts) - Advanced (25pts)
  • 25 points – Solution
    • Evidence of Self Expression
    • Evidence of Creative Approach
    • Evidence of Risk Taking
    • Basic (15pts) - Mid Level (20pts) - Advanced (25pts)

Conditions:

  • Technical and Skill Development Assignment: Brush and Shape Category

Source Images

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