Objective:
Create a pencil and pen drawing of a paper sandwich bag that has a SURREAL element in or outside of the bag

Steps:
1. Brainstorm and sketch ideas for the paper bag drawing and surreal element in the picture
2. Bring in any objects that might inspire you or appear in the drawing
3. Set- up the paper bag on the cardboard box and spotlight ( lighting can add  drama, mood and atmosphere to you artwork)
4. Try crumpling, wrinkling and placing the paper bag or bags in a variety of ways
5. Sketch the bags and surreal elements in a variety of vertical and horizontal compositions 
6. Critique the sketches and select the best composition
7. Create a drawing on the bristol board that utilizes the entire space 

Resources:
Surreal Artists
Salvador Dali

Materials:
Sketch paper
11"x 14" bristol board
Graphite pencils 4H to 6B
Pen
​Colored Pencils
Eraser

Objective:
Create an accurate drawing of a leaf or leaves using pencil to create a broad range of values and accurate forms. 

Process: 
Watch this slide show
https://www.slideshare.net/rachelchayes/value-drawing

Create a nine step value scale

Sketch the leaf

Render the values of the leaf
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For your mid year exam you will create a exhibition of your artwork on one or two of the art display panels outside of the library.

The exhibit must contain all of the following:

1. all of  work that you created this year- it needs to be edited, clean and neat
   
2. title and labels for each work
   
3. an artist statement about you and your work 
   
4. sign with your name
   

You will hang the exhibition and will be graded on the quality of the work, layout and design of the exhibition. The exhibition must be completed by the end of the exam period.

Grading Criteria:
25% Quality of artwork in exhibition
25% Layout and design of exhibition
25% Artist statement
25% Sign and labels

You will create a proposal for the next work of art that you will create. You need to gather your ideas and inspirations and write up the following:

• Theme for the assignment
  
• Message that you are trying to convey
  
• Subject matter
  
• Where your inspiration came from
  
• Materials that you will use ( you are welcome to use anything that I have or that you bring from home)
  

This statement is due on November 15. Please create in google docs and share with me and your other classmates.

This artwork will be due on: December 2, 2013

Check out this site
http://artistsinspireartists.com/

Read these articles:
5 Unique Ways To Brainstorm Out of A Creative Rut - Lori McNee Artist

http://www.finearttips.com/2010/03/how-to-bring-out-the-mona-lisa-in-your-own-artwork/

http://www.deskmag.com/en/the-art-of-brainstorming-549


http://painting.about.com/od/inspiration/ss/how-to-brainstorm-art-ideas_2.htm

What do you think? Is this site " artist Inspire artists" helpful for generating ideas? Why or why not?
What inspires you? What do you want to make art about? Did any of the articles help or give you ideas?

Assignment:
Write a minimum of a one page essay on what inspires you to make art. Please create in google docs and then share with me.

Due Date: Friday, November 15