Human Figure
22x30
graphite, pastel and gesso on paper
Human Figure
24x36
graphite and pastel on paper
Capstone course that culminates in a group exhibition
Drawing II
48x48
Figure Drawing
48x48
charcoal on paper
mixed media
14x20
Silk Screen and Ink
11x14
Graduate Student
Painting and Drawing
Installation
Oil and Acrylic on Panel
50"x48"
The student was attempting to reconcile his interest in low-brow while further developing content and potential for narrative
18x24
Charcoal and Pencil on Paper
In this design assignment the viewer was experimenting with line quality and creating a sense of rhythm using the flow of line and repetition.
Drawing II
32x48
2D Design
11x15
18x24
Acrylic on Paper
For a design 1 course, this piece looked at how texture can be used to create a poly-rhythmic pattern.
The students were asked to gather a variety of textures through frottage (rubbings), looking at visual manifestation of physical texture. They then cut the pieces up to assemble a collage using design gestalt principles.
Pencil on paper, 22x30
The assignment was to explore how to create the illusion of texture in drapery with the aid of chiaroscuro
Charcoal and conte on paper, 18x24
Another example of positive vs. negative space and visual texture. Some emphasis was given to the use of overlapping in the creation of space.
Charcoal on paper, 18x24
In this drawing, the emphasis was in the balance of negative vs. positive space, with interest in rhythm. Visual texture continued to be developed, this time in the form of chrome, wood and plastic.
In this digital art assignment, the students were asked to explore the GIF as a possible fine art medium, using collage and drawing. This student chose to create a short narrative journey.
Paint and paper collage, 9x9
The student first created a large scale en plein aire painting of the college campus using black and white house paint. The painting was then cut up to create several new compositions, carefully considering asymmetrical balance with the use of contrast, visual texture, movement and direction.
Oil and Acrylic on Panel
48"x48"
acrylic on board
The students completed a 4 stage study of fruit in a progressive state of decay. The changing forms were to be observed for changes in color and shapes. This is one example on the third stage of decay.
This student chose to represent the absence of lost family members as those that are active, yet outside of accepted time and place.
Charcoal on paper, 18x24
A 5 minute gesture study of a clothed figure with foreshortening. Starting in the first minute with an intuitive gesture, the student was then allowed to use the remaining few minutes to refine the form.
This was a homework drawing where a figure had to suggest a distinct narrative. Part of the assignment was to do some research of figurative artists and determine how narratives were effectively depicted.
Oil on canvas, 19x25
A still life with complimentary colors was set up around the classroom in pairs of red/green, purple/yellow, and blue/orange.
14x20
Oil on Panel
A study for beginning painting looking at color interactions in black and color objects. Special attention was paid to optical VS local color and visual weight of forms.
Texture Frottage Collage
The students were asked to gather a variety of textures through frottage (rubbings), looking at visual manifestation of physical texture. They then cut the pieces up to assemble a collage using design gestalt principles.