Make-Up Projects
MISSING AN OCCASIONAL CLASS is unavoidable. It may be weather, illness, or that vacation to the Bahamas, but somewhere along the way you may be wishing you could make-up a missed class. We don't offer in-studio make up classes because few students can attend an off-schedule class! Regardless of the day or time, only a handful of people will be able to come to an in-studio make-up class. It's the nature of the overbooked, busy lives we lead.
As a result we offer a prerecorded "class" via video streaming video. All of the resources needed to complete the project, except the art supplies, are on the project page. Simply follow the instructions, start the video when ready and pause the video every few moments so the student can work at their own pace. It's clearly not perfect since students can't ask questions or for assistance, however it does create an environment that encourages independent problem-solving.
A fast internet connection is needed for good results. Dial-up or lower speed service will not be adequate to play the video without pauses or erratic behavior. You should also quit any other applications that may be running in the background or they are likely to compete for your computers memory resources.
PLEASE NOTE: These projects each require a username and password. If you've missed a class and would like to draw the online project, call 978-266-1600 and we'll provide the needed information. Or you can email us.
Requirements:
Fast internet service — (Dial-up is NOT going to work!)
Updated, current browser with Flash plug-in installed — (we recommend FireFox which seems to be very fast)
Username and Password — (these are provided at the studio by request)
Current Online Make-Up Projects: (login required)
Praying Mantis — Basic A & B levels — The Praying Mantis is a challenging project that is intended as a marker/pencil or pastel project. The basic line drawing can be completed with either pen or pencil. Developing the color and background is the students choice. Special attention should be paid to the sequence of the drawing. Body parts that appear in FRONT of others should be drawn first. This project is the Basic level make up project for the Weds. classes canceled on Janary 28, 2009.
Negative Space Chair drawing — Intermediate A & B levels — This project is an exercise designed to develop both an understanding and a perceptual awareness of negative space. The drawing is made by looking at the negative spaces or "openings" around the chair and drawing them instead of the chairs edges and surfaces. By carefully noting placement and relationships of the spaces the drawing is assembled almost as if it is a puzzle. The image of the chair emerges from between the negative spaces as the drawing proceeds. Materials needed are paper, pencil, an eraser and either markers or colored pencils to add background. Students are welcome to use a straight edge if they prefer. This project is the Intermediate level make up project for the Weds. classes canceled on Janary 28, 2009.
Baby Rabbit — Basic-B and Intermediate-A levels— The baby rabbit is a very enjoyable project that lends itself to a variety of mediums. We have used the project in the studio with various materials including colored pencil, marker, and oil pastel. The basic line drawing can be completed with either pen or pencil. Developing the texture of fur requires time and patience. The more used of each, the more fuzzy and complete the baby rabbit will appear. Special note should be made of the shadows and highlights on the body. This is the characteristic that gives the rabbit a realistic appearance.
