Eden High School in Hayward, CA. Click the links on the left to explore the Breadth and Concentration Sections and much, much more! July 30, 2015. The 2015 AP Studio Art Class. About the images on this site. The 2014 AP Scores! Out of eight students submitting drawing portfolios this year, SIX out of the eight kids got a 5! June 30, 2014.

Use this simple rule to create a pleasing composition. The photograph to the above demonstrates the application of the rule of thirds. The horizon sits at the horizontal line dividing the lower third of the photo from the upper two-thirds. The tree sits at the intersection of two lines, sometimes called a. Often call them Magic Spots! This website is for .

About the 12 pieces that make up your concentration section. What is a Concentration? Click on the links on the left to see some examples of Mt. 1 A concentration is a group of related works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular artistic concern. 2 It should reflect a process of investigation of a specific.

Sucessful use of COMPOSITION and other Principles of Art is essential in an abstract piece. Enlarging to the point of Abstraction, A lesson in COMPOSITION. Create an abstract piece of art by cropping in on a small area. Work in COLOR- prismacolor pencils, oil pastel, paint etc. on a full sheet of watercolor or drawing paper- 18 x 24 minimum. 1 Select a piece of your own artwork from which to create an abstract composition. Is the equilibrium of vario.

A cross-contour drawing uses lines that seem to move along the surface of the objects in the composition. These lines emphasize the volume of the objects by wrapping around them. 1 Choose an interesting piece from your own body of art work. To replicate in a cross-contour drawing. 2 Lightly sketch the outlines of the simple shapes in the original piece on in pencil to create guidelines.

Realistically render fabric in conté crayon on toned paper. Apply what you know about chiaroscuro, shadow, hard and soft edges, and reflected light to the three-dimensional forms. 1 Hang a sheet by two thumbtacks or drape a shirt or jacket over an edge. 2 Block out the major shapes you see. If the black and white charcoal mixes they turn a very ugly grey- not pretty! .

Use unusual colors to depict a landscape with a focus on the trees. The images below are paintings by several founders of the Fauve movement. Notice how color is used for both highlight and shadow, rather than black and white making parts appear lighter or darker. The pieces below are by my AP Studio Art Students. For more on the rule of thirds! .

Life drawing classes often intimidate beginning artists. Then it becomes an artistic exercise no different then drawing a still life of a bowl of fruit. You must concentrate on getting the angles correct, the proportions, shading etc. At that point the model is an amazing tool for learning. I believe this is an essential art project for many reasons.

This is usually one of the best pieces students make all year, or one of the worst.

Draw 5 small hands, 2 big hands or 1 HUGE hand. I borrowed this lesson from one of the best drawing professors I ever had at the Maryland Institute, College of Art. His name is Abby Sangiamo and he taught me more about drawing than anyone before or since. 4 As always, contrast is important.