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Artist: Chuck Close

Artist: Chuck Close. Prior Knowledge. What is Contrast? What are some facts about the artist Chuck Close? How would you describe Chuck Close’s style?. Contrast is a large difference between two things; for example, light and shadow .

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Artist: Chuck Close

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  1. Artist: Chuck Close

  2. Prior Knowledge • What is Contrast? • What are some facts about the artist Chuck Close? • How would you describe Chuck Close’s style? • Contrast is a large difference between two things; for example, light and shadow. • Some facts about the artist Chuck Close are: he was both physically and learning disabled, he didn’t believe using a photograph as “cheating”. • Chuck Close’s style is pop art/realistic where he uses grids and color value techniques.

  3. Lesson Objectives/Purpose • Show an understanding and awareness of the work of Chuck Close. Understand how an artist gets ideas. • Use ruler skills in creating a grid - develop skills in enlarging a composition using a grid. Study proportion. • Recognize values and create values using line, color, pattern and simulated textures. Develop Contrast through values. Plus this lesson is for you to have fun!

  4. Our Finished Class Project

  5. Step One • Find a 5x7 colored picture of a face with high contrast.

  6. Step Two • Create a grid of ¼ inch size squares across/on top of your photo with a black sharpie.

  7. Step Three • Create a grid 10 x 14 of ½ inch size squares on large sheet of paper using a pencil.

  8. Step Four • Draw the face from the selected image in the squares using the grid as a guide. • Pay attention to proportions and facial features.

  9. Step Five • Create Color Value scale with seven 1 inch squares corresponding to the values in your original photo.

  10. Step Six • Using your color scale and original photo, create Chuck Close style portrait square by square.

  11. Questions? Don’t be afraid to ask Mrs. Cantore anything!

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