Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Mixed Media Mythical Creatures

Essential Question: How can I combine two or more different mediums to create a successful piece of artwork?

For the next project you will be creating a mixed media piece of a mythical creature. What is mixed media you ask? Mixed media art refers to a visual art form that combines a variety of media in a single artwork. For example, if you draw with ink, then paint over it with watercolors, then add some highlights in colored pencil - that's mixed media!

This project is more open ended than our last. You will be able to use any two dimensional medium that you would like to explore. You can use a traditional mythical creature for your subject or make one up.

Before you start your project you will need to have a sketch and you will need to discuss which mediums you would like to use with me before you start. I will need to get you setup with the appropriate materials depending on what you choose to use.

Here are some student examples for inspiration:















Portraits

  Essential Question:  How can I capture a likeness in a portrait? For the next project you will be creating a portrait in the medium of you...