Hybrid/Composite Painting (Advanced Drawing & Painting)

 A student in 7th Period brought up a great question in class today: What is the difference between a sketch, a study and a finished drawing or painting?  Thanks for raising such an important question! 

  According to Wikipedia:

 A SKETCH is a rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not usually intended as a finished work. All kinds of visual artists, use the term "thumbnail sketch" to describe a small drawing on paper (usually part of a group) used to explore multiple ideas quickly.

A STUDY is a drawing, sketch or painting done in preparation for a finished piece, or as visual notes. Studies are often used to understand the problems involved in rendering subjects and to plan the elements to be used in finished works, such as light, color, form, perspective and composition.

A FINISHED drawing or painting however is another subject in itself... The Online Dictionary defines finished as: (of an action, activity, or piece of work) having been completed or ended. Depending on the requirements of an assignment or a personal goal this could look very different because of the artists goals.  For this activity I would say that your final paintings should reflect the requirements on the assignment handout above as well as the criteria on the rubric for assessment posted below.  It's worth saying that striving to go above and beyond is an admirable goal and will pay off with quick gains of technical skill and added interest in your work. In other words, make it interesting for yourself and for the viewer.  Have fun, take risks, think outside of the box, push yourself to draw and paint at a level that keeps you on your growth edge and above all else stay curious about whats happening within you and in the work your creating.

Palettes: 
  You may choose from the following palettes:

• Monochromatic
• Analogous
• Complementary
• Split Complementary
• Primary Triad or Secondary Triad

                             or...

• 3-5 colors + Tints, Tones & Shades (please mix complementary colors for shades, this will help you retain more of the nature of the original mixing color)