Livoti
Studio
5/2-5-6
Monday 5/2
Aim: What is underpainting and how can it be
applied to your Sweet Treats project?
Do Now: Explain what transparency means.
HW: Choose a new sketchbook assignment from
the monthly list- due Friday.
Renaissance Underpainting
Leonardo would first create a
detailed underpainting in a
neutral gray or brown, then apply
his colors in transparent glazes
on top. Some of the
underpainting would show
through the layers, subtly helping
to create form
Underpainting: Applying a
black or brown value painting
as a first layer to create an
image.
Vermeer’s UnderpaintingGirl with the Pearl Earring
Black or brown
Underpainting
The values/shading that are
underpainted show
through the overlaying
color paint (if that paint is
transparent too) making
the painting look three
dimensional without having
to mix light and dark colors
together.
Only underpaint where the color is changing into a shadow! Everything else leave blank
Dark shadows/Cool Colors- Use Black
Warm Colors- use brown
The finished product!
The OVER-painting covers the
UNDER-painting.
The underpainting helps the
artwork look 3D and makes sure
you’re applying more layers of
paint. It is like a MAP of where all
the shadows go.
You shouldn’t have to mix darker
versions of your colors because
the underpainting already tones
the color.
Tues 5/3
Aim: How can you continue to create an
underpainting of values in your Sweet Treats
project?
Do Now: Explain why artists will use
underpainting techniques.
HW: Choose a new sketchbook assignment from
the monthly list- due Friday.
Wed 5/4
Aim: How can you create stronger contrasts of light and shadow in your
Sweet Treat’s underpainting?
Do Now: Recall two techniques for maintaining highlights in your
painting
HW: Choose a new sketchbook assignment from the monthly list- due
Friday.
Thurs 5/5
Aim: How can you begin apply color to your
background only?
Do Now: Predict what may happen if you paint
over your underpainting with too thick of a coat
of paint.
HW: Choose a new sketchbook assignment from
the monthly list- due Friday.
Friday 5/6
Aim: How can you continue to layer color over
your underpainting?
Do Now: Recall the design principle that was
dominant during the underpainting phase of
your project.
HW: Choose a new sketchbook assignment from
the monthly list- due Friday.