Responding to the Landscape

PART 1 -          Gorge Excursion

This project begins with an excursion to the Gorge where you will be collecting information about a specific site and responding to the landscape.

You will need to complete a number of the following:

·         Drawings / sketches – general or detailed, close-up, patterns, textures, shadows, rubbings, etc using ink, washes and watercolour.

·         Make a list of words that describe your space – quiet, dark, peaceful, etc.

·         Use the digital camera to take some photographs – 4 each maximum.

These sketches and photos will become the basis for a painting back at school.

Use the watercolour paints to experiment with different colour combinations, and how colours sit next to each other. You don’t need to be conservative with your colour choices, play with bold and intense colours.

PART 2-           Fauvist Painting

1. Select one of the Fauvist painters (Henri Matisse, André Derain, Maurice de Vlaminck, Albert Marquet, Georges Braque, Kees van Dongen) on whom to base your painting style – technique, brushwork, etc.
2. Use your newly created diary to experiment with the colours and techniques of your chosen artist.
3. Undercoat your watercolour paper in an orange tone. This will help to make your painting more vibrant.
4. Sketch out your composition loosely; you don’t need to include detail.
5. Begin painting. Look at your selected artist and try to replicate their colours and technique.
6. Remember to keep your painting loose. It should be completed within two weeks.
7. Enjoy!!