Portrait
What are some techniques that can be used to sketch portraits
Proportion lines, grid lines
what can stenciling be used for?
decorate walls, furniture, fabrics and decorative home accessories
What is the major means through which portraits are made now a days.
Photography
Who is Banksy?
Banksy is a UK street artist that uses a graphic stenciling technique to make satirical social commentary.
How can you label the proportion lines
Eye line, mouth line, nose line
What is a stencil?
A stencil is a thin sheet of material such as paper, plastic, metal, mylar or vinyl that designs or letters are cut from and then used to replicate art when paint is transferred through the opening
What is an easy way to recreate a drawing or portrait?
Grid drawing
Do people know who Banksy is? Why?
No, no one knows who Banksy is. His name and appearance is kept anonymous. This is because he is not concerned with fame. Also, keeping his identity a secret helps his messages to be clearer
What were portraits mainly of in the olden days? What does it tell you?
Portraits were of royals and artists. This tells you how much of a status they held.
What are 3 tools you can use to apply paint for stenciling?
Brush, dauber, spouncer, roller, pallet knife, sponge
What is a shape you draw as a reference when drawing a nose
Circle (3 circles)
Give examples of 4 artworks that Banksy created.
answers may vary ;)
Define what a portrait is and what can portraits be of?
"A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person. especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders."
It can be of families, groups, couples, self, and objects.
What's the best technique to apply paint with a brush
Dabbing/stippling technique
What are the important concepts to keep in mind when drawing an eye?
Sample answers:
- the shape: has to be a sphere not a football
- the tear duct of the eye
-the fold of the eye
Analyze one of the painting that Banksy created. Ask the teacher to choose a picture for you.
Answers may vary ;)
Name the 4 types of abstract art and define them.
1) Abstract Art: Moved away from representation of nature; originated from the impressionists
2) Cubism: Represented futurism with many geometric shapes
3) Expressionism: Feelings and emotional themes are used in this type of artwork
4) Non-objective Abstraction: A style that employs colour, line, texture, and unrecognizable shapes and forms. Emotions and feelings are portrayed in these types of portraits.
What are 3 stenciling tips?
Stencil Tips:
1. Use tape to adhere your stencil in place. Ensure that all areas of the stencil are flat before you start painting.
2. Don’t overload a brush with paint as it’ll seep under the edges of the stencil. Load the brush lightly so that the ends of the bristles are covered evenly; wipe off any excess on a piece of paper or cloth. You’ll get better results by applying two thin coats rather than one thick one. Wait for the first to dry before applying the second.
3. Use a brush with short, stiff bristles. Use it in quick up-and-down movement to dab paint onto your stencil. This helps prevent paint from getting under the stencil’s edges. A sponge or small roller works well too.
4. Start painting on the edges of the stencil, working from the edges inward, rather than from the center outward. Again this helps prevent paint from getting under the edges, as you’re less likely to accidentally bump the brush against an edge.
5. To use more than one colour in a stencil, use painter’s tape to mask off areas of the stencil you don’t want in a particular colour.
Explain the steps of drawing realistic eyes.
Ask the teacher to refer to the worksheet and judge your answer
What techniques does Banksy use? What common feeling do his artworks portray?
Banksy uses the graphic stenciling technique. Almost all his artworks portray a feeling of sadness or wanting change in the ways or morals of humanity.