Starry Night, by Vincent Van Gogh, The Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT:
Your job is to create a night scene that conveys the "mood" and feel of nightime. You may use whatever materials are necessary to create your work (paint, ink, etc) Since the background must be dark, sometimes it is easier to work in reverse: using dark paper as a background, and drawing with lighter materials to work values up (lighter) , rather than down (darker).
Requirements: Your page should contain all the usual elements, including:
1. Create a night scene that fills the entire page! Remember that you can collect resources and trace, for objects you don't feel comfortable drawing by looking. Plan your composition so that you have a clear center of attention, and it fills the page. (Keep it original: no cartoons, or copies of other artworks!)
2. Use meaningful text: Use a poem or song about the night as inspiration. Be sure to credit the author.. Remember that it must be handwritten, to count.
3. Collage: Use TWO kinds of collage in your work: 1) Use cut out letters and numbers to create something interesting, that relates to your journal theme. 2) Use small pieces of paper, foil, etc., in a manner that enhances your work. DO NOT use photos or pictures of any objects, people, etc.
4. Because it is a "night" scene, no white should remain in the background, except where objects are illuminated (such as windows, the moon, the stars, etc.) Pay carefuly attention to shadows and the colors of objects at night. They are quite different than in the day! Colors must be dark and rich, like the night. Avoid "sketchy", light coloring...use full strength color! (It's OK, to start with dark paper--but be sure that you have done sufficient work to build colors and tones on top of it. Notice that the night skies shown are NOT a solid color!)
5. A working door or window that reveal something interesting! (No "torn" doors, please).
6.
Thought, planning and attention to detail.
SOME IDEAS: A city scene, buildings, an alley scene, other
night "events" such as a concert, fireworks display, cars and headlights,
etc.
What NOT to do: Do not copy any of the examples, or any off the internet. Be creative! Do not use cartoon figures, in any form.
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Starry Night, by Vincent Van Gogh; Museum of Modern
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