Art Journals for Art 1 (Introduction to Art)*
Cathy Tanasse
Glacier Peak High School
Office phone: 360-563-7607
E-mail: cathy.tanasse@sno.wednet.edu
Variety – Principle of design concerned with differences or contrast.
Harmony – The principle of design that creates unity by stressing similarities of separate but
related parts.
This is information necessary for you to include in your weekly art journal. It
includes vocabulary, guidelines and assignments. Please don’t lose it!!
Unity – The quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the
By using the language of visual art, you have a precise vocabulary with
which to express your ideas, and develop the ability to make and defend
aesthetic judgments.
Movement – Principle of design that deals with creating illusion of action or physical
elements and principles of art. Unity is created by simplicity, repetition, proximity and
continuation.
change in position or guiding the viewer’s attention through the art.
Elements of Art are what we use to make art--Use these
definitions in your entries:
valuE – The art element that describes the darkness or lightness of an object.
Proportion – Principle of design concerned with the size relationships of one part to
another.
Emphasis – Principle of design that makes one part of a work dominant over the other
coLor –An element of art that is derived from reflected light.
parts (focal point). The element noticed first is called dominant; the elements noticed later are
called subordinate.
The sensation of color is
aroused in the brain by a response of the eyes to different wavelengths of light.
Color has three properties: hue, value and intensity.
Rhythm – Principle of design that indicates movement by the repetition of elements.
Visual
rhythm is perceived through the eyes and is created by repeating positive spaces separated by
negative spaces. There are five types of rhythm: random, regular, alternating, flowing and
progressive.
shapE – A two dimensional area that is defined in some way.
While a form has depth, a
shape only has height and width. Shapes are either geometric or free-form.
forM – Objects having three-dimensions.
Like a shape, a form has height and width but it
also has depth. Forms are either geometric or free-form.
Color Theory and Techniques-Use these definitions in your entries:
Primary Colors-colors from which all other colors are made. We will use red,
yellow and blue but it is different on computer screens and according to
some other schools of thought.
Secondary Colors—colors resulting from mixing two primary colors together.
Green = yellow and blue, Violet = blue and red, orange = red and yellow
Tertiary Colors—colors resulting from mixing one primary and one
secondary color together. This hyphenated word has the primary color first.
Blue-green = blue and green. Yellow green – yellow and green. Look at the
color wheel to see what the rest are.
Complementary—colors directly opposite from each other on the color
wheel. B & O, R & G, Y & V. When put next to each other, complementary
colors appear to vibrate, mixed together they make brown. If you focus on
one complement, you will see its opposite when you look at a neutral
background.
Triadic—colors equally distant on the color wheel. R, Y, B and G, O, V are
easy to remember.
Analogous—colors next to each other on the color wheel. Ex: R, RO, O.
spacE – The element of art that refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above,
below or within objects. Shapes and forms are defined by space around and within
them.
liNe – A mark drawn with an art tool.
Although lines can vary in appearance (they can
have different lengths, widths, textures, directions, and degree of curve) they are
considered one-dimensional and are measured by length. A line is used by the artist
to control the viewer’s eye movement. There are five kinds of lines: vertical,
horizontal, diagonal, curved and zigzag.
Texture – Element of art that refers to how things feel or look as if they might feel is
touched. Texture is perceived by touch and sight. Objects can have rough or
smooth textures and matte or shiny surfaces.
Principles of Design are how we use the elements: Use
these definitions:
Balance-Principle of design concerned with equalizing visual forces or elements in a work of
art. There are four types of balance: Formal, Symmetrical, Informal or Asymmetrical, and
Radial.
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Monochromatic—means “one-color”. Palette with a color and tints, tones
and shades of that color.
Tint = color + white
Tone = color + gray
Shade = color + black
Perspective Drawing depicts foreground, middle ground and background to
indicate deep space.
Linear perspective was invented during the Renaissance by
Brunhelleschi using vanishing points and converging lines to create the
illusion of depth.
Isometric perspective was used in Medieval times and in the
Middle East as well as now to simplify depth. Parallel lines and positioning
are used to indicate items close or far away. Items close to the bottom of the
picture plane are closer, items closer to the top of the picture plane are
farther away.
Atmospheric perspective was used by Da Vinci and Asian painters.
Stronger lights and darks are closer, lighter values are farther away to
simulate the effect of the atmosphere on a foggy day.
Suggestions for adhering collages:
You need to use white glue most of the time. Glue sticks don’t usually work
well. Don’t dilute the glue with water!! Cover the back of the cutout, drawing
or whatever you are adhering to your page with glue. Smear it with your
finger or paper towel and attach it to your page. Rub it so no edges are
sticking up and all excess glue is squeezed out. Blot any excess glue,
unless you want it to dry for a sticky uppy effect. It is sometimes a good idea
to have some waxed paper to separate the pages or use a plastic sheet
protector. Your pages will only dry flat if you weight them down. Close the
book with wax paper or a plastic sheet to separate the pages so they won’t
stick together and put a bunch of books on them
TECHNIQUES:
1. Wacky writing-- Write the definitions or quotes and change your handwriting.
*Make your “O”s huge
*Change the slant *Spread the letters
*Reverse some letters
*Try all caps
*Make them wiggle
2. Magazine collage portrait—Glue several facial features together to make a new
silly, weird or surreal person.
3. Highlighted text—Add a page of text. Now circle a few words or passages that
have meaning to you. Block out the rest with a somewhat transparent paint which will
allow the blocked out text to still show through and add texture and interest. Add
something else over part of this.
4. Tape transfer—Use transparent tape to cover a black and white magazine or
Xeroxed image or words. Let the tape (with the paper stuck to it) soak in water until
the paper can peel off, leaving the ink imbedded in the sticky side of the tape. Let the
tape dry and stick it to your entry!
5. Ransom note-- Add bits of text-cut or torn to spell out a thought, definition.
6. Sgraffito—Use acrylic paint to cover a portion of your entry and scratch a design
or picture through it before it dries.
7. Pop-up—Refer to examples in the classroom
8. Paper weaving—Refer to examples in the classroom
9. Stamping—Use classroom stamps or your own stamps with ink pad to embellish
your entry.
10. Glazing—Dilute some acrylic paint with water or polymer so it is transparent and
paint over part of your entry.
11. Cartoon illustration—Use class cartoon exercise to copy from or cutout and put
into your entry.
12. Sfumato—Use acrylic paint, water and paper towel to blur out distant objects in
your entry.
13. Passageway—Cut a “door” on a page (with an exacto knife) that opens to the
next page. Glue on interesting image or write something in the door.
MORE TECHNIQUES TO TRY!!
Tissue paper—Using white glue under and over the tissue to adhere it, cover parts of
pages or create designs with it. Cover some images.
Stencil alphabet—Think of a word that appeals to you. Stencil it over existing
imagery.
Transparencies—Add a transparent image on top of another image.
Uneven edge—Cut a page with uneven edges so part of the next page shows
through.
Envelope—Add a little envelope to hold a message or object or words.
Mixed media papers—Add bits of different kinds of paper.
Grading Criteria:
Each entry must be 1/3 your drawing or art, 1/3 alteration/technique, 1/3
your own handwriting. You can work in any media for the artwork. If you
are serious about art and want to improve your skills and work on a portfolio
for college entrance and scholarships, include observational artwork
(drawings from actually looking at something—anything…)
Each journal entry is worth 20 points. Remember 3 PARTS:
1. Your own art/making the two page spread look GOOD (8 pts)
2. Collage/book alteration (6 pts)
3. Writing (6 pts)
Late journals are half off. Number your entries please!!!
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(FIRST AND LAST NAME):________________________ Art 1 Period:___
Sketch book Assignments—worth 20 points for each two page spread.
Please number your entries. Each entry must have 1)Your OWN ART
PROCESS; 2)TECHNIQUE/MEDIA, 3)WRITING CONTENT(definitions)
1.______OUT OF 20—date:2/20 Shape, Rhythm-Jim Dine is an American Artist
(FIRST AND LAST NAME):________________________ Art 1 Period:___
Sketch book Assignments—worth 20 points for each two page spread.
Please number your entries. Each entry must have 1)Your OWN ART
PROCESS; 2)TECHNIQUE/MEDIA, 3)WRITING CONTENT(definitions)
1.______OUT OF 20—date:2/20 Shape, Rhythm -Jim Dine is an American Artist
known for his series of Pop Art influenced series of artwork focusing on common place
images of robes, hearts and the Venus de Milo in a variety of media. We will examine his
artworks using the shape of the heart to create rhythm.
2.______OUT OF 20—date:2/20 Value, Proportion-Romare Bearden was a prolific
collagist and prominent artist from the Harlem Renaissance who celebrated ultural traditions
of African Americans.
3. ______OUT OF 20---date:2/20 Color, Balance Frida Kahlo, commonly thought
to be a Mexican Surrealist artist, painted autobiographical self portraits reflecting her tragic
life story. Kahlo used personal symbolism mixed with Surrealism to express her suffering
through her work. Her use of the elements of color and shape to create balance, and
emphasis will be discussed.
4. ______OUT OF 20—date: 2/27 Line, Variety Emphasis Vassily Kandinksy
was a Russian artist known for his large non objective paintings and teachings and as the
founder of Non-objective Art. We will discuss how he linked the element of line, shape and
color with the principles of variety, movement and emphasis. (Musical Line due 3/6/09)
5. ______OUT OF 20—date 3/13 Space, Proportion, Balance, Georgia O’Keeffe
was an American artist, called an Abstract artist, sometimes a Feminist Artist known for her
large, cropped images of flowers and desert scenes. Her use of color, space resulting in
proportion, movement and emphasis will be discussed. (Flower Painting due 3/20)
6. ______OUT OF 20—date:3/27 Value, Variety Chuck Close is a photo-realist
artist from Washington State, known for his large gridded portraits. We will discuss his use
of the element of value with proportion, formal and symmetrical balance and harmony.
(Gridded Drawing due 4/10)
7. ______OUT OF 20—date:4/17 Mixed Media Topic:______________________
Element:____________________________Principle:______________________________
known for his series of Pop Art influenced series of artwork focusing on common place
images of robes, hearts and the Venus de Milo in a variety of media. We will examine his
artworks using the shape of the heart to create rhythm.
2.______OUT OF 20—date:2/20 Value, Proportion-Romare Bearden was a prolific
collagist and prominent artist from the Harlem Renaissance who celebrated ultural traditions
of African Americans.
3. ______OUT OF 20---date:2/20 Color, Balance Frida Kahlo, commonly thought
to be a Mexican Surrealist artist, painted autobiographical self portraits reflecting her tragic
life story. Kahlo used personal symbolism mixed with Surrealism to express her suffering
through her work. Her use of the elements of color and shape to create balance, and
emphasis will be discussed.
4. ______OUT OF 20—date: 2/27 Line, Variety Emphasis Vassily Kandinksy
was a Russian artist known for his large non objective paintings and teachings and as the
founder of Non-objective Art. We will discuss how he linked the element of line, shape and
color with the principles of variety, movement and emphasis. (Musical Line due 3/6/09)
5. ______OUT OF 20—date 3/13 Space, Proportion, Balance, Georgia O’Keeffe
was an American artist, called an Abstract artist, sometimes a Feminist Artist known for her
large, cropped images of flowers and desert scenes. Her use of color, space resulting in
proportion, movement and emphasis will be discussed. (Flower Painting due 3/20)
6. ______OUT OF 20—date:3/27 Value, Variety Chuck Close is a photo-realist
artist from Washington State, known for his large gridded portraits. We will discuss his use
of the element of value with proportion, formal and symmetrical balance and harmony.
(Gridded Drawing due 4/10)
7. ______OUT OF 20—date:4/17 Mixed Media Topic:______________________
Element:____________________________Principle:______________________________
8. ______OUT OF 20—date: 4/24 Shape, Proportion, Linear Perspective
8. ______OUT OF 20—date: 4/24 Shape, Proportion, Linear Perspective
Filippo Bruhelleschi was the first great architect of the Italian Renaissance and the inventor
of linear perspective.
Filippo Bruhelleschi was the first great architect of the Italian Renaissance and the inventor
of linear perspective.
9. ______ OUT OF 20---date:5/1 Value, Texture, Emphasis, Atmospheric
Perspective - Leonardo da Vinci was a creative genius from the Italian Renaissance. He
9. ______ OUT OF 20---date:5/1 Value, Texture, Emphasis, Atmospheric
Perspective - Leonardo da Vinci was a creative genius from the Italian Renaissance. He
used strong lights and darks on objects closer to the viewer and blurred objects far away
applying atmospheric perspective. (Quality Perspective due 5/15)
used strong lights and darks on objects closer to the viewer and blurred objects far away
applying atmospheric perspective. (Quality Perspective due 5/15)
10. _______ OUT OF 20----date: 6/5 Free Choice Topic:________________
Element:___________________Principle:___________________________
10. _______ OUT OF 20----date: 6/5 Free Choice Topic:________________
Element:___________________Principle:___________________________
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