Here's what we're doing today...
The hands-on part of artist study got put off until Saturday. again. :) Maybe it's becoming a habit?! Well, it's okay. Saturday school is fine as long as you don't know it's school. Oh and just so you know, I make no promises about doing this much artist study for every artist! ;) I really like Monet...
We're going to notice how Monet captured light through his beautiful portrayal of shadows and reflections. Then we're going to try and imitate it. Lots o' fun! Just wait 'til you see our masterpieces!
We're looking at the following groups of prints for shadow:
Notice how the shadows are not just black or grey but different shades of color...
Shading lessons by a homeschooler!
Lesson 1 and Lesson 2
Then we're looking at these three pieces to study how Monet did reflection:
We'll also talk about what happens to the reflection when the water is moving.
An reflective activity on Monet's use of reflection: Reflections in Water
Helpful Links:
Our Artist Study Pages
Monet {part one}
Monet {part two}
Inspiration from: All Things Beautiful
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