Stair Study

This was a project we just finished up in my drawing/painting class.  Most of the students in my class consider themselves 'drawers', not 'painters'. We've been spending the whole year so far working on drawing from observation, and I wanted to continue that idea, however with a painted twist.

After drawing the initial composition (requirements included: the use of strong diagonals, a strong sense of space, and areas of emphasis)  students chose a split-complementary color scheme. They created an 'action-plan' with their colors through testing tints and shades of each color chosen.  Then they were ready to paint!

As expected, students ran into difficulty trying to control the acrylic paint - however, this hard-edge style of painting challenged them to really take their time, and practice the painting skills that they find so illusive.