You will be making a sculpture out of the book you choose.  So, the first step will be to read your book, or at least familiarize yourself with its subject.


In your sketchbooks, please answer the following questions:
1.  What is the subject matter of your book?
2.  How can you take that subject and create a sculpture from it?
3.  Brainstorm some sculpture ideas.  You can do small thumbnail drawings or simply describe your ideas in written format. 
4.  Look at the list of artists below.  List three that inspire you.  Why do they inspire you?  Describe how they use paper to make their sculptures. 

Due:  Friday, Oct. 28
Also, I just posted a discussion topic on our group page in Mahara...It is called Annonymous Book Sculptures.  Please post a response.  Due:  Monday, Oct 31.

Su Blackwell- http://www.sublackwell.co.uk/
Bovey Lee- http://www.boveylee.com/
Noriko Ambe- http://www.norikoambe.com/works/2008w0002p01.html
Brian Dettmer- http://briandettmer.com/
Ariana Boussard-Reifel- http://www.arianaboussardreifel.com/ariana_boussard-reifel_/black_white/Pages/between_the_lines_.html
Carole Kunstadt- http://carolekunstadt.com/portfolio.php
Helen Musselwhite- http://www.helenmusselwhite.com/
Jennifer Khoshben- http://www.jenkhoshbin.com/manipulation
Yulia Brodskaya-  http://www.artyulia.com/index.php/Art
Olafur Eliasson- http://sfcb.org/blog/2011/09/06/olafur-eliassons-your-house/

Find a collection of objects that have a reflective surface.  Objects can be glass, metal, silver, or have a glossy finish.  Examples of objects: silverware, pots & pans, tea kettle, vases, glasses, metal or glass cans/jars, tools, utensils, mirrors, keys, jewelry, and anything else that you can come up with!  Look around you for interesting reflective surfaces.

Find a good place to put your objects.  Consider the surface and background.  You can stage it with fabric.  Arrange your objects in an interesting setup.  Consider overlapping, depth, height changes, a visual pathway, principles of design (movement, pattern, rhythm, balance).  Next figure out a light source that you can control (flashlight, spot light, lamp, etc).  Cast the light to make interesting highlights and shadows. 

Consider some quick thumbnails to plan your composition in your sketchbook.  I'd be happy to look at your thumbnails before you start to give you composition advice.  Draw your setup to show light, reflections, and shadows.  Be sure to have a strong range of values.   Establish a style that shows off your mark making ability!  Remember craftsmanship counts. 

Art II- Minimum of three (3) objects, pencil, on 12 x 18 paper (you may do any of the GT criteria for a challenge)
Art II/GT- Minimum 5 objects, charcoal, on 18 x 24 paper.

Due Dates:  I want to check your compositions before you add values.  In-progress check, Monday, Oct. 17th.  Final due date:  Monday, Oct. 24

Want a challenge?  Capture imagery in the reflections, use complex objects, more than 5 objects, add in something else, show a background that establishes space beyond the still life.

Mr. English did an excellent job of creating a page on his website on how to set-up your e-portfolio account. 
Click here to get to his instructions page.  To get to the Mahara login page, please click here.

Please use his instructions on how to:
1.  Create a profile name.
2. Upload a profile picture.
3. Join RHS- Williams- Art 2 group.
4. Become my friend.
5. Post a message to me.

Good Luck!