CHUCK CLOSE INSPIRED GRID PORTRAIT
*Timeline: 5 classes
Assignment: Based on Chuck Close's pixel portraits, we will be combining our exploration of the element of art: texture & the principle of art: pattern along with our practice on value/shading techniques to create our very own grid portraits!
Steps:
Medium: Pencil
Assignment: Based on Chuck Close's pixel portraits, we will be combining our exploration of the element of art: texture & the principle of art: pattern along with our practice on value/shading techniques to create our very own grid portraits!
Steps:
- Find an image of a person you would like to recreate
- Resize to 8"x 6" and print in black & white
- Draw a 1/2" grid over top printed image
- Using 16" x 12" blank paper, draw a 1" grid
- Draw outlines of portrait onto larger paper
- Fill in grids with a variation of textures, patterns and values
Medium: Pencil
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