Above is an example of an A5: Landscape painting
For this assignment your final outcome will be a painting of a landscape on A3 (size) paper. Your work should be realistic and include all the techniques shown in class, such as DEPTH, PERSPECTIVE, TONE, DETAIL, FEATURES etc. Read the task instructions below carefully and use the media players and icon links on the assignment page for more help with this assignment.
Task 1: Source images 1. To help inspire and give you some ideas (starting points) for this assignment, you need to begin by sourcing some images that you can work from for the subject matter/ content of your work. 2. Find a selection (at least 3) images of landscapes. You can find these images from a variety of sources such as books or magazines, photographs such as holiday snaps, the internet can be a useful place too, try using an image search engine. Use the weblink's on the assignment page to directly to some useful websites and resources. 3. After sourcing some appropriate images, you will need to stick these into your sketchbook so that you can in-turn work from them. 4. Annotate these images too, add some comments that explain where you got your picture/ image, why you think the picture/ image is appropriate for this assignment, how you intend to use the image for your work.
Task 2: Working from your source image(s)
1. Using a full sketchbook page you should work directly from one of your sourced images. Copy the picture by drawing everything that you can see in the picture. 2. Only draw the OUTLINE of the picture as you will add some colour to this task. 3. Using pencil crayons effectively, add colour to your work. Work from the background towards the foreground and use a variety of tones for effect. 4. Complete your sketchbook (Prep) piece by touching up key areas with stronger darker line so that these key features stand out in your work.
Task 3: Your final work
1. Collect a sheet of A3 (size) paper for this work. Have your sketchbook close by so that you can work from your previous Prep piece and sourced images. 2. Using a 'LIGHT' pencil line sketch a faint outline of your work/ landscape. Ensure that you include all features and aspects of your work. 3. Assess your sketch as it develops, rather that waiting until the end. Doing this will allow you to spot errors and make changes early on, and before any major work takes place. 4. When happy with your sketch, using a sharp pencil and a stronger line, draw a neat, clean, thin line, on top of your sketchy line. Make sure that your pencil remains sharp so that your line is accurate. Sharpen it often to help keep it this way. 5. When all line is in place, use a clean rubber to remove the old, previous sketch. Lightly go over your drawing with the rubber, if your initial sketchy line was done lightly it will easily disappear, and left behind will then be a neat outline/ drawing of your work. 6. Use water-colour paints for your final work. Begin by adding colour to the background first and work towards the foreground. Consider your work in 'Layers'. Features and objects in the foreground should be the last areas of your work that you paint. 7. Use a good variety of tones throughout your work, to help make it look/ feel 3D and realistic. 8. Finally, you should add effects and details to make your work interesting. Simple effects could be shadows, or highlights for example. To add detail use a very thin brush and strong colour.
Submitting your sample work:
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When your work is complete, take a photo of it. Place your work on a wall at eye-level, or ask somebody to hold it up, still. Take a couple of photos so that you can choose the best one.
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Transfer your chosen picture to your PC. Its also a good idea to rename it so that you can find it easily.
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Use the SUBMIT WORK button at the bottom of the assignment page and then use the bottom (2nd) browse button to locate your work from your PC. When you find your work, select it and then click on OPEN.
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Next click on the OK button to confirm your action.