Grid Problems #1 & 2

Grid Problems

For the remainder of the semester, you will work on a series of “grid problems.” For these assignments, each painting in the series must be based on a photograph.  An overlaying grid will be drawn on the photograph and an aspect-corresponding grid of a larger scale will be placed on each sheet of gessoed 18”x24” paper.  How you then translate the information within each square of the original grid into its corresponding square on the painting will depend on the particular problem.

Grid Problem #1:  Value

1. Create a grid on your sheet of 18”x24” gessoed paper (the support) using your mathematical guide.
2. Transfer the information from each grid square of your photo to its corresponding square on your support.
3. For this problem, you will use only black and white acrylic paint.
4. Examine the values within each grid square and mix ONE value to fill its corresponding square on your support.
5. To do this, you will analyze the values within the grid square to figure out what you believe the “average” value is.
6. Repeat this process with each square until the painting is complete.
7. Assignment due MARCH 27

Grid Problem #2:  Complimentary Colors

1. Create a grid on your sheet of 18”x24” gessoed paper (the support) using your mathematical guide.
2. Transfer the information from each grid square of your photo to its corresponding square on your support.
3. For this problem, you will use acrylic paint in only two complimentary colors.
4. Choose one color that will represent white and one that will represent black.
5. Examine the values within each grid square and choose or mix ONE color to fill its corresponding square on your support.
6. To do this, you will analyze the values within the grid square to figure out what you believe the “average” value is.
7. Repeat this process with each square until the painting is complete.
8. Assignment due MARCH 27.

Notebook & Sketchbook Assignments

• Notebook:
• Enter your notes from class.
• Figure out your grid’s mathematical guide and record it.
• Sketchbook:
• Record your mathematical guide here too.
• Choose an image by Chuck Close or D-L Alvarez, paste it into your sketchbook, and do a master study in the medium of your choice (except graphite pencil).