Sketchbook Assignments

SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS


Sketchbook Assignment 1-Go outside! /Due Monday 9/16

Go to the park or somewhere where there are trees, plants, flowers, etc. Go hiking or go to a local botanical garden. Try even the garden center or florist of necessary. Turn off your devices and music. The focus is on nature and being outdoors. For example, this could include an outdoor landscape, a drawings of plants, a rooftop view, or a park/cemetery, etc
Make 3 drawings.


Sketchbook Assignment 2- Draw Your Dreams/ Due Monday 9/23
If you can’t remember or don’t have a dream ask a family member or friend. Or draw a distinct dream from the past. Keep your sketchbook by your bed and jot down notes when you wake up so you don’t forget. Draw what you can.Maybe you remember a full scene for one dream or maybe it’s just a character from another. Or maybe you remember a few objects and items from another dream. *I find eating ice cream helps me dream at night.
A dream can also be illustrated in an abstract manner or try focusing on color. You can take a less literal approach.
Draw 3 dreams.

Sketchbook Assignment 3-Lettering Due Monday 10/7
Write down 10 words that come to mind. This could be a noun, adjective, a feeling,etc. The words can be anything. Narrow down your list to 5 of the words. Now draw the word. How do you vary the line and shape of letter to help express a word?
Do 5 samples of lettering

 Here are just a few designers and artists who do lettering that you may want to look at.
http://www.jim-tierney.com/


Sketchbook Assignment 4- Feelings Due Wednesday 10/16
Feelings are intangible and somewhat abstract. How do you visually represent a feeling. Use line, symbols, color, metaphors, imagery, etc to convey 5 emotions you may feel on a weekly basis.

Sketchbook Assignment 5- NYC Due Wednesday 10/21

Draw 5 things that you associate with living in NYC. These might be typical to the average New Yorker or more specific to your interests.

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