Today,
Continue working on character designs.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
5/12 Class
Homework:
1. Design a new character that cold enter into a existing property.
2. Choose between: comic, literature or games.
3. The character must be based on you, follow the directions on the "Character Design" tab at the top of the blog.
4. Your goal for next Thursday is to create a page of character concept sketches, pencil on paper 10-12 designs on the page. Yes, I want that many because these should be sketches and not finished drawings with every wrinkle and fold in place. (see example on "Character Design" tab).
5. Along with the page of sketches add a link to the story property that you are basing your character on.
1. Design a new character that cold enter into a existing property.
2. Choose between: comic, literature or games.
3. The character must be based on you, follow the directions on the "Character Design" tab at the top of the blog.
4. Your goal for next Thursday is to create a page of character concept sketches, pencil on paper 10-12 designs on the page. Yes, I want that many because these should be sketches and not finished drawings with every wrinkle and fold in place. (see example on "Character Design" tab).
5. Along with the page of sketches add a link to the story property that you are basing your character on.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
5/5/ Class
Homework
1. If you are still working on your Inspire Oakland portfolio thats,ok do the best you can to get it finished, let me know if you need help.
2. Once you have completed the flat heads, please go to the tab at the top of the blog called Flat House and watch the two videos before class on Thursday. You do not need to start the project, I will have a live demo with you during class.
See you Thursday,
Arthur
1. If you are still working on your Inspire Oakland portfolio thats,ok do the best you can to get it finished, let me know if you need help.
2. Once you have completed the flat heads, please go to the tab at the top of the blog called Flat House and watch the two videos before class on Thursday. You do not need to start the project, I will have a live demo with you during class.
See you Thursday,
Arthur
Thursday, April 30, 2020
4/30 Class
Flat Head Design
Homework:
1. If you are still working on your portfolio, that's ok, do the best you can to finish it up. If you need help please contact me.
2. If you did not finish your self portrait flat head in class, finish as homework.
3. Go to the Flat Head tab on the blog and at the bottom is a grid oh heads. Please click and drag a copy of it to your desk top. You need to pick one male and one female from the the grid of heads and create a flat head icon out of them. We will have some time to work on them in class next Tuesday.
4. Upload your homework to the discussion boards
a. Self portrait flat head
b.Celebrity portrait flat heads
have a safe weekend,
Arthur
Homework:
1. If you are still working on your portfolio, that's ok, do the best you can to finish it up. If you need help please contact me.
2. If you did not finish your self portrait flat head in class, finish as homework.
3. Go to the Flat Head tab on the blog and at the bottom is a grid oh heads. Please click and drag a copy of it to your desk top. You need to pick one male and one female from the the grid of heads and create a flat head icon out of them. We will have some time to work on them in class next Tuesday.
4. Upload your homework to the discussion boards
a. Self portrait flat head
b.Celebrity portrait flat heads
have a safe weekend,
Arthur
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
4/28 class
Homework
1. Go to the tab at the top of the blog called "Flat Head" and review the two videos for next week.
2. At the bottom of the tab it describes what you should bring to class next Thursday.
* Several of you have completed your portfolios and turned them in. If you are still working on yours make sure to check the I/O Portfolio discussion board for the new due date and project checklist.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
4/21 Class
Today
1. The DVC Art Gallery is now accepting artwork for the 2020 Spring Online Student Art Show.
here is a link for more information. https://dvcartgallery.blogspot.com/
2. Continue working on the Inspire Oakland project. At this point you should be done with the first Billboard version of the project and you should be working toward reformatting the work to fit the other size specifications. Go to Inspire Oakland tab above for a link to the Bridgegood web site.
Friday, April 10, 2020
4/9 Class
Hi Everyone,
Great job, your Red Riding Hood artwork is looking great.
Homework:
1. If you are still working on the Red Riding Hood project please turn it in by the end of class.
2. If you have completed the Red Riding Hood project, you can now return to the Inspire Oakland project. If you have any questions please contact me.
aking@dvc.edu
3. Here is a link to this weeks broadcast
https://4cd.zoom.us/rec/share/-_Z6Ma781ntLHo3o-W3OX7RiT6rdaaa80XRM8_YInkhmYtstAZuAl74yQHtseuLE
Have a great weekend!
Great job, your Red Riding Hood artwork is looking great.
Homework:
1. If you are still working on the Red Riding Hood project please turn it in by the end of class.
2. If you have completed the Red Riding Hood project, you can now return to the Inspire Oakland project. If you have any questions please contact me.
aking@dvc.edu
3. Here is a link to this weeks broadcast
https://4cd.zoom.us/rec/share/-_Z6Ma781ntLHo3o-W3OX7RiT6rdaaa80XRM8_YInkhmYtstAZuAl74yQHtseuLE
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
4/7 Broadcast
4/7 Broadcast
Hi,
it was good to see your projects, below I have some notes for you from the broadcast.
1. If you need a copy of your Inspire Oakland project, send me an email by 7pm today 4/7, letting me know that you need it. I will be going to DVC early tomorrow and send them to you.
2. As you finish your Red Riding Project you can begin finishing the Inspire Oakland project.
3. In canvas, I have created a discussion board entitled "Final Red Riding Hood"
please upload your project by the end of class next Thursday, 4/9.
4. In canvas, I have created a discussion board entitled "Inspire Oakland draft"
please upload a picture of your work in progress by the start of class on Thursday at 9:35.
5. We will talk about a practice quiz in class on Thursday about the Principles and Elements of design. The definitions are under the tab entitled "Composition" on the class blog.
6. Here is a link to today's broadcast video:
https://4cd.zoom.us/rec/share/5_FTCb_8q3tJcpHtz1j1f5QPE4n_aaa81ChL-6cFzx5TY0YMbERHh00DeskP69VI
Hi,
it was good to see your projects, below I have some notes for you from the broadcast.
1. If you need a copy of your Inspire Oakland project, send me an email by 7pm today 4/7, letting me know that you need it. I will be going to DVC early tomorrow and send them to you.
2. As you finish your Red Riding Project you can begin finishing the Inspire Oakland project.
3. In canvas, I have created a discussion board entitled "Final Red Riding Hood"
please upload your project by the end of class next Thursday, 4/9.
4. In canvas, I have created a discussion board entitled "Inspire Oakland draft"
please upload a picture of your work in progress by the start of class on Thursday at 9:35.
5. We will talk about a practice quiz in class on Thursday about the Principles and Elements of design. The definitions are under the tab entitled "Composition" on the class blog.
6. Here is a link to today's broadcast video:
https://4cd.zoom.us/rec/share/5_FTCb_8q3tJcpHtz1j1f5QPE4n_aaa81ChL-6cFzx5TY0YMbERHh00DeskP69VI
Thursday, March 26, 2020
3/26 Broadcast
Hi Everyone,
Great broadcast, it was so good to see all of your artwork. I have added the sketches I made during the broadcast to this post. Here are some wrap up thoughts:
1. If you are still working on your final composition go a head and email it to me and I will give you feedback ASAP.
2. If you have completed your drawing you have two options,
*First option, you can ink it in black ink, bring the image into illustrator and color it using the paint bucket tool like we did in class. This method only really works if you have smooth line work, choppy line work does not work well for this method.
*Second option, you can import your pencil sketch into Illustrator without inking it and use the tools in Illustrator to create your work. If you choose this method, you will need to work with layers, creating a background layer first, then separate layers for each character. Having separate layers for each character will allow you to move the characters around and resize them, giving you more flexibility with the final image.
3. Remember, DVC Spring Recess is from March 29 - April 4, we meet again as a group on April 7.
4. At any time next week if you would like some feed back on your project please email me and I will help.
Great broadcast, it was so good to see all of your artwork. I have added the sketches I made during the broadcast to this post. Here are some wrap up thoughts:
1. If you are still working on your final composition go a head and email it to me and I will give you feedback ASAP.
2. If you have completed your drawing you have two options,
*First option, you can ink it in black ink, bring the image into illustrator and color it using the paint bucket tool like we did in class. This method only really works if you have smooth line work, choppy line work does not work well for this method.
*Second option, you can import your pencil sketch into Illustrator without inking it and use the tools in Illustrator to create your work. If you choose this method, you will need to work with layers, creating a background layer first, then separate layers for each character. Having separate layers for each character will allow you to move the characters around and resize them, giving you more flexibility with the final image.
3. Remember, DVC Spring Recess is from March 29 - April 4, we meet again as a group on April 7.
4. At any time next week if you would like some feed back on your project please email me and I will help.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
3/24 Homework
Hi everyone,
It was great seeing all of your childhood stories.
Homework:
1. Go to the "Red Riding Hood tab at the top of the blog and read the story.
2. Pull out your sketchbook and read it again, this time make written or verbal notes for yourself.
3. In your sketchbook using black ink pen or pens only fill a page with character designs.
4. In your sketchbook using black ink pen or pens only divide the page into 4 quarters and fill each section with a different possible background or environment for the action to take place in.
5. Let all the line work be scratchy and rough if you need to get some ideas from the internet for inspiration thats fine, however... do not just copy another artist. Its ok to be inspired but not to just plain copy another persons work and put your name on it. Your goal is to just draw its the only way to get better.
6. your sketches should be uploaded to the discussion board titled "Red Riding Hood Concept Art" by the beginning of class on Thursday.
BONUS CONTENT FOR INSPIRATION
*A fun Beatnik version of the story
*Dark Fairytale Music - Little Red Riding Hood
It was great seeing all of your childhood stories.
Homework:
1. Go to the "Red Riding Hood tab at the top of the blog and read the story.
2. Pull out your sketchbook and read it again, this time make written or verbal notes for yourself.
3. In your sketchbook using black ink pen or pens only fill a page with character designs.
4. In your sketchbook using black ink pen or pens only divide the page into 4 quarters and fill each section with a different possible background or environment for the action to take place in.
5. Let all the line work be scratchy and rough if you need to get some ideas from the internet for inspiration thats fine, however... do not just copy another artist. Its ok to be inspired but not to just plain copy another persons work and put your name on it. Your goal is to just draw its the only way to get better.
6. your sketches should be uploaded to the discussion board titled "Red Riding Hood Concept Art" by the beginning of class on Thursday.
BONUS CONTENT FOR INSPIRATION
*A fun Beatnik version of the story
* How Could Red Riding Hood Have been so good?
* Little Red Riding Hood - Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs
*Dark Fairytale Music - Little Red Riding Hood
Thursday, March 19, 2020
We had our first Meetup today
Hi everyone,
Thank you very much for hanging on to today's first virtual meet up. Here are some follow up items for you.
1. Please go to the "Black White Drawing" tab and follow the instructions.
2. Here are some of the artists we looked at and talked about in class today.
Aubrey Beardsley
William Heath Robinson
George Gross
Roy Wilson
Al Hirschfeld
Arthur Wrang
3. Next week we will be talking about children's Illustration. Go to the "Children's Illustration" tab at the top of the blog and follow the instructions for next week.
*Watch out for my email next Monday with a link to our next class meet up.
Have a great weekend!
Thank you very much for hanging on to today's first virtual meet up. Here are some follow up items for you.
1. Please go to the "Black White Drawing" tab and follow the instructions.
2. Here are some of the artists we looked at and talked about in class today.
Aubrey Beardsley
William Heath Robinson
George Gross
Roy Wilson
Al Hirschfeld
Arthur Wrang
Bernie Wrightson
Will Eisner
Ronald Searl
Ralph Stedman
Robert crumb
Basil Wolverton
*Watch out for my email next Monday with a link to our next class meet up.
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Thursday, March 12, 2020
3/12 Homework
1. Please go back to the drawing people tab and this time draw all three rows of people on separate sheets of paper for a 3rd time.
Example Drawings:
*Use ink only, medium point felt pen, no fine point in single stroke lines, draw without curves, as shown in class. This is all about building eye/hand control. Due on Tuesday.
2. On Thursday March 19, we will have a multiple choice quiz on the Principals and the Elements of design based on the handout given to you in class. You can also find the handouts on the "Composition" tab at the top of the blog.
Example Drawings:
*Use ink only, medium point felt pen, no fine point in single stroke lines, draw without curves, as shown in class. This is all about building eye/hand control. Due on Tuesday.
2. On Thursday March 19, we will have a multiple choice quiz on the Principals and the Elements of design based on the handout given to you in class. You can also find the handouts on the "Composition" tab at the top of the blog.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
3/10 Homework
1. Please go back to the drawing people tab and this time draw all three rows of people on separate sheets of paper using ink only in single stroke lines, as shown in class. This is all about building eye/hand control. Due on Thursday.
2. On Thursday March 12, near the end of class, we will have a working critique. This means we will look at your work as a work in progress.
3. On Thursday March 19, we will have a multiple choice quiz on the Principals and the Elements of design based on the handout given to you in class. You can also find the handouts on the "Composition" tab at the top of the blog.
2. On Thursday March 12, near the end of class, we will have a working critique. This means we will look at your work as a work in progress.
3. On Thursday March 19, we will have a multiple choice quiz on the Principals and the Elements of design based on the handout given to you in class. You can also find the handouts on the "Composition" tab at the top of the blog.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
3/5/ Homework
1. Go to the Drawing People tab at the top of the blog and follow the directions for Tuesday.
2. Remember this Friday is Monster Draw! Participating will fulfill your outside drawing event requirement. Hope to see you!
2. Remember this Friday is Monster Draw! Participating will fulfill your outside drawing event requirement. Hope to see you!
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
3/3/20 Homework
Go to the Inspire Oakland tab and follow the instructions, after today's class you should be on steps 7, 8 & 9.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
2/25 Today in class / Homework
Today in class
1. We created a custom brush that was used to trace the hand drawn feathers from your sketchbook.
2. We colored the feathers using the blob brush tool.
Homework
1. Go to the https://bridgegood.com/inspire web site and read more about the contest and maybe upload a picture to your portfolio page, be ready to talk about the project.
2. On Thursday:
a. You will have time to finish your feathers
b. We will critique the "How to" Infographic
c. I will cover the process for the "Inspire Oakland" project
1. We created a custom brush that was used to trace the hand drawn feathers from your sketchbook.
2. We colored the feathers using the blob brush tool.
Homework
1. Go to the https://bridgegood.com/inspire web site and read more about the contest and maybe upload a picture to your portfolio page, be ready to talk about the project.
2. On Thursday:
a. You will have time to finish your feathers
b. We will critique the "How to" Infographic
c. I will cover the process for the "Inspire Oakland" project
Monday, February 24, 2020
Help out DVC
To everyone in class,
1. Please take a few minutes to carefully complete the CTE Perkins Survey located at:
By completing this brief survey, you will be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
Please hold the control button and click on the link to be directed to the survey
If the link does not work, please copy into the address bar on your web browser
2. The purpose of collecting this information is to provide the State of California with data to secure funding that can only be used to support career/technical programs at DVC. In the past, these funds have been used to fund tutoring for students, upgrade computer labs, develop new programs such as Sport Medicine and Alternative Energy, and purchase such state-of-the-art equipment as a digital X-ray unit for the Dental Programs. We need your help to make sure that DVC continues to receive the money we need to keep our programs up-to-date!
3. The information you provide will be treated with strict confidentiality! Your Student ID number is required for enrollment verification only; the survey is useless without your student ID number.
4. Please complete ONE survey EVERY semester that you are enrolled at DVC, if you have completed a survey in another course this semester, there is no need to do so again.
THANK YOU for taking the time to participate in this very important activity.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
2/20 Homework
Great color work today everyone!
Homework:
1. Go to the Drawing birds tab and follow the directions for Tuesday.
2. Remember we will have guest speakers on Tuesday for the first hour, make sure to be on time, the presentation will be the basis for the mid-term.
Try the links below to get a heads up.
https://bridgegood.com/inspire
https://bridgegood-prod.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/static/images/resources/Design+Challenge+INSPIRE+OAKLAND+2020+-+Student+Handbook+-+BRIDGEGOOD.pdf
Have a great weekend!
Homework:
1. Go to the Drawing birds tab and follow the directions for Tuesday.
2. Remember we will have guest speakers on Tuesday for the first hour, make sure to be on time, the presentation will be the basis for the mid-term.
Try the links below to get a heads up.
https://bridgegood.com/inspire
https://bridgegood-prod.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/static/images/resources/Design+Challenge+INSPIRE+OAKLAND+2020+-+Student+Handbook+-+BRIDGEGOOD.pdf
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Feather Drawing Project
Great Job everyone...!
Homework
1. Go to the tabs labeled "color" and "Mesh tool" and have a look at the information for Thursday.
2. Homework drawing project
a. In your Sketchbook, on one page, in Red/Blue pencil, draw 3 rows of 6 different kinds of feathers, for a total of 18 feathers.
b. Neatness counts so make sure the feathers face the same direction.
c. No sketchy lines
d. Goal is to simplify the feather as shown in class.
e. Due at the start of the next class.
Homework
1. Go to the tabs labeled "color" and "Mesh tool" and have a look at the information for Thursday.
2. Homework drawing project
a. In your Sketchbook, on one page, in Red/Blue pencil, draw 3 rows of 6 different kinds of feathers, for a total of 18 feathers.
b. Neatness counts so make sure the feathers face the same direction.
c. No sketchy lines
d. Goal is to simplify the feather as shown in class.
e. Due at the start of the next class.
Friday, February 14, 2020
2/13 Homework
1. In your sketchbook, in pencil, draw two different variations of your Info Graphic experimenting with different layout styles.
2. Each one should fill a single page.
3. No coloring or inking
Here are a couple of examples:
Formula
Diagonal
Radial
Zig Zag
4. Go to the Mesh Tool tab and watch the video before class next Tuesday.
5. Check out this site
https://www.theydrawandcook.com/
6. Have a great weekend.
2. Each one should fill a single page.
3. No coloring or inking
Here are a couple of examples:
Formula
Diagonal
Radial
Zig Zag
4. Go to the Mesh Tool tab and watch the video before class next Tuesday.
5. Check out this site
https://www.theydrawandcook.com/
6. Have a great weekend.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
2/11 Homework
Go to the Composition tab and follow the directions for Thursday. (Make sure to watch the videos)
Thursday, February 6, 2020
2/6 Homework
Hi everyone,
Great job today with your bugs!
Homework:
1. Go to the "Drawing Tools" tab on the top of the blog and follow the directions. Drawings are due when you walk into class on Tuesday.
2. Go to the "Text Tools" tab at the top of the blog and watch the first 3 videos, they go quick.
3. If you need an extra place to work I have a Saturday class in the same room, if you want to have some extra lab time you are welcome to come in, I'm in from 9-3:30 every Saturday.
BONUS event that's open to all....
An optional drawing event happening this weekend at the east bay comic con, its a one day event happening this Sunday. Bring your sketchbook, and pencils as we draw the attendees. I will there from 11-1, you will see me in the main lobby drawing people, come on by and draw with me. Here is a link to the event.
Have a great weekend
Great job today with your bugs!
Homework:
1. Go to the "Drawing Tools" tab on the top of the blog and follow the directions. Drawings are due when you walk into class on Tuesday.
2. Go to the "Text Tools" tab at the top of the blog and watch the first 3 videos, they go quick.
3. If you need an extra place to work I have a Saturday class in the same room, if you want to have some extra lab time you are welcome to come in, I'm in from 9-3:30 every Saturday.
BONUS event that's open to all....
An optional drawing event happening this weekend at the east bay comic con, its a one day event happening this Sunday. Bring your sketchbook, and pencils as we draw the attendees. I will there from 11-1, you will see me in the main lobby drawing people, come on by and draw with me. Here is a link to the event.
Have a great weekend
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
2/4 Homework
Great job with your
Fruit and vegetables!
We will continue them on Thursday
Here are some of them
Homework:
1. Go to the tab at the top of the blog labeled "Drawing Bugs" and follow the directions.
2. If you have not watched the first two videos on the "Illustrator Basics" tab please do so.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
1/30 Homework
Great first full day everyone!
Homework:
1. Go to the tab labeled Anthropomorphic and follow the directions, we will look at your work on Tuesday.
2. Go to the tab labeled Illustrator basics and watch the first 2 videos before class on Tuesday..
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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