This course runs Thursdays from 4 to 8:15 PM, with 10 class meetings.
Class 1 of 10, October 1
Introductions, review of semester
Work on Project 1: Pattern Study
Class 2 of 10, October 8
Work on Project 2: White Vegetables
Class 3 of 10, October 15
Work on Project 3: Baked Goods
Class 4 of 10, October 22
Work on Project 4: Food Collage
Class 5 of 10, October 29
Work on Project 5: Fruits in Pastel
Class 6 of 10, November 5
Work on Project 6: Inspired by Arcimboldo
Class 7 of 10, November 12
Work on Project 7: Botanical Illustration
Class 8 of 10, November 19
Work on Project 8: Surreal Food
Class 9 of 10, December 3
Finalize projects for portfolio
Class 10 of 10, December 10
Portfolios due, group critique
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Course Information
The course meets for a total of 37.5 contact hours.
At our final meeting on December 10, participants will turn in a portfolio of all projects, completed. The instructor will photograph each work for reference in calculating final grades and return portfolios to the participants before the final class is dismissed.
Attendance is mandatory. In the event of an unplanned absence, it is the responsibility of the student to complete all missed work, dependent upon the discretion of the instructor.
The Museum School office can be reached at 508.620.0937 or school@danforthart.org. For complete information about the school, visit danforthart.org/studentinfo.
The instructor, Catherine Carter, can be reached at carterpaintings@aol.com. Her artist website is CatherineCarterPainting.com and her teaching website is CarterTeaching.blogspot.com.
At our final meeting on December 10, participants will turn in a portfolio of all projects, completed. The instructor will photograph each work for reference in calculating final grades and return portfolios to the participants before the final class is dismissed.
Attendance is mandatory. In the event of an unplanned absence, it is the responsibility of the student to complete all missed work, dependent upon the discretion of the instructor.
The Museum School office can be reached at 508.620.0937 or school@danforthart.org. For complete information about the school, visit danforthart.org/studentinfo.
The instructor, Catherine Carter, can be reached at carterpaintings@aol.com. Her artist website is CatherineCarterPainting.com and her teaching website is CarterTeaching.blogspot.com.
Project 1: Pattern Study
Project 1: Pattern Study is a drawing from observation of a close-up view of various cut-up fruits or vegetables such as purple cabbage, kiwi fruit, bell pepper, or orange. Students may use pen and ink, charcoal, dry pastel, or any other drawing media. A selection of vegetables will be provided by the instructor; students may bring their own if preferred.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Black or colored fine point and/or ultra-fine-point Sharpie markers
White drawing paper
OR
Vine charcoal
Compressed charcoal
Black, white, and/or sepia Conte sticks
Dry pastel
White or toned charcoal paper
Optional: Vegetable, patterned cloth
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
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SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Black or colored fine point and/or ultra-fine-point Sharpie markers
White drawing paper
OR
Vine charcoal
Compressed charcoal
Black, white, and/or sepia Conte sticks
Dry pastel
White or toned charcoal paper
Optional: Vegetable, patterned cloth
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
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| Pastel on paper by Jonathan Hansen |
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| Pen and ink on paper by Kris Kellenberger |
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| Pen and ink on paper by Susan Baxter |
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| Colored pencil and watercolor on paper by Douglas Lack |
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| Cut paper collage by Ellen Taylor |
Project 2: White Vegetables
Project 2: White Vegetables is watercolor painting on white paper, made from observation, depicting groupings of white vegetables such as mushrooms, onions, and/or garlic. Students may also use diluted acrylic paint or gouache for this project. A selection of vegetables will be available, or students may bring their own.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Water-based paint in primary colors
White watercolor paper
Brushes, palette, water cups, paper towels, masking tape
Optional: Vegetables, patterned cloth
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
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RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Water-based paint in primary colors
White watercolor paper
Brushes, palette, water cups, paper towels, masking tape
Optional: Vegetables, patterned cloth
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
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| Watercolor by Douglas Lack |
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| Watercolor by Jonathan Hansen |
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| Watercolor by Kris Kellenberger |
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| Watercolor by Susan Baxter |
Project 3: Baked Goods
Project 3: Baked Goods is an acrylic painting from observation of a still-life of bakery items such as doughnuts, cupcakes, croissants, crullers, etc., inspired by Wayne Thiebaud's work. White powdered doughnuts will be provided by the instructor, or students may choose to bring their own baked goods.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Acrylic paints in a variety of colors
Canvas, board or other surface
Brushes, palette knife, palette, water cups, paper towels
Optional: Baked items, cloth
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
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SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Acrylic paints in a variety of colors
Canvas, board or other surface
Brushes, palette knife, palette, water cups, paper towels
Optional: Baked items, cloth
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
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| Acrylic on canvas by Jonathan Hansen |
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| Acrylic on canvas by Kris Kellenberger |
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| Acrylic on canvas by Susan Baxter |
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| Acrylic on canvas by Douglas Lack |
Project 4: Food Assemblage
Project 4: Food Assemblage is an assemblage made of food items adhered to any two- or three-dimensional surface, inspired by Louise Nevelson's work. Students may choose to paint the project or leave the actual colors showing through.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS:
Non-perishable foods such as beans, uncooked pasta, jellybeans, etc.
Surface such as cradled board, box, etc.
Adhesive such as white glue or acrylic gel medium
Optional: Acrylic paints and painting supplies
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
OTHER EXAMPLES:
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RECOMMENDED MATERIALS:
Non-perishable foods such as beans, uncooked pasta, jellybeans, etc.
Surface such as cradled board, box, etc.
Adhesive such as white glue or acrylic gel medium
Optional: Acrylic paints and painting supplies
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
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| Food assemblage by Douglas Lack |
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| Food assemblage by Jon Hansen |
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| Food assemblage by Kris Kellenberger |
OTHER EXAMPLES:
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Project 5: Fruits in Pastel
Project 5: Fruits in Pastel is a drawing in pastel on toned paper, inspired by artworks depicting fruits and vegetables by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. A still-life will be provided in class, or students may opt to set up their own.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Dry pastels (recommended: Nu-Pastels by Prismacolor)
Toned charcoal paper (recommended: Mi-Teintes pastel paper)
Variety of fruits, vegetables and/or other foods (optional)
Cloth and/or plate (optional)
EXAMPLES:
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SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Dry pastels (recommended: Nu-Pastels by Prismacolor)
Toned charcoal paper (recommended: Mi-Teintes pastel paper)
Variety of fruits, vegetables and/or other foods (optional)
Cloth and/or plate (optional)
EXAMPLES:
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| "Onions" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, oil on canvas, 15-3/8" x 23-7/8", 1881 |
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| "Fruits of the Midi" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, oil on canvas, 20-1/16" x 25-5/8", 1881 |
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| "Still Life with Apples and Almonds" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, oil on canvas |
Project 6: Inspired by Arcimboldo
Project 6: Inspired by Arcimboldo is an artwork inspired by the artwork of Giuseppe Arcimboldo, incorporating images of various foods into a face (profile or frontal view). Students may use paint or collage to create this project, on any size and type of surface.
EXAMPLES:
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EXAMPLES:
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| "Four Seasons in One Head" by Guiseppe Arcimboldo, oil on panel, 23-3/4" H x 17-5/8" W, 1590 |
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| "Vertumnus" by Guiseppe Arcimboldo, 1590-1 |
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| "The Green Grocer" by Guiseppe Arcimboldo |
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Project 7: Botanical Illustration
Project 7: Botanical Illustration is a drawing or painting on paper of a fruit or vegetable. Students will bring in any fruit or vegetable and draw/paint it in detail from a variety of views on the same page, including whole and cut up arrangements. Include leaves, stems, flowers, etc. (Students may refer to printed or online images for reference if plant parts such as flowers are unavailable.)
SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Paper
Graphite pencil
Eraser
Colored pencils OR water-soluble colored pencils OR water-based paints such as watercolor or gouache
Fruit or vegetable
Knife
EXAMPLES:
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SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Paper
Graphite pencil
Eraser
Colored pencils OR water-soluble colored pencils OR water-based paints such as watercolor or gouache
Fruit or vegetable
Knife
EXAMPLES:
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Project 8: Surreal Food
Project 8: Surreal Food is an artwork that depicts any food item in an unexpected setting. Students may use any materials for this project. The finished product should reflect the most wild and unexpected concept you can come up with!
EXAMPLES:
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EXAMPLES:
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| "Dropped Cone" by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen |
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| "Spoonbridge and Cherry" by Claes Oldeburg and Coosje van Bruggen |
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