In this 8 lesson course we will learn about the Principles of Art! I will be demonstrating the projects and techniques in a series of step-by-step videos & slideshows.  Students will explore a variety of media.

Lesson 1: Balance-  In this assignment students will look at radial balance! Students will be creating a radial shape drawing. This drawing will be completed in colored pencil.

Lesson 2: Proportion-  Students will work on observational theme drawing. In this artwork students will focus on achieving correct proportions of the objects.

Lesson 3: Unity- Students will create unity in their work by examining an object in contour line.  This drawing will focus on drawing an object from observation in a variety of views.

Lesson 4: Variety- Students will create a tree drawing filled with a variety of designs using different techniques.

Lesson 5: Emphasis- Students will create a nature inspired drawing with color emphasis on a chosen area!

Lesson 6: Pattern- Students will create a clay Alebrije inspired animal and finish painting in brightly colored patterns!

Lesson 7: Movement: Students will look at the artwork "I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold" by Charles Demuth as inspiration for the rhythm/movement artwork! 

Lesson 8: Principles of Art Challenge! Create a piece of art work demonstrating at least 3 of the 7 Principles of Art we learned about in class!