skills assessment
perspective, color schemes, patterns
This assignment is to be done in class.
You will be assessed on the following skills:
- linear perspective construction
- color selections: color theory and color schemes
- completing patterns
- coloring techniques
- creativity
Your tasks are:
- complete the drawing of the windows using a 1-point linear perspective,
- complete the pattern of the wallpaper design,
- select colors for the pattern based on analogous or complementary color schemes
- add a scene behind the windows
- color the scene
Please make sure you complete all steps.
important
Keep track of time:
- 10 minutes to complete perspective, trace, and erase extras
- 20 minutes to complete the pattern, trace, and erase extras
- 35 minutes to color the pattern
- 50 minutes to draw and color the scene
materials used
paid links
laserjet paper
drawing pencil B
Sharpie ultra fine point
gum erasers
Prismacolor premier 24
Prismacolor premier 72
color markers
oil-based markers
18" ruler
STEPS
![](images_art1/skils-3.jpg)
![pencil](images_art1/pencil.png)
Using a ruler and a pencil, find a vanishing point and a horizon line.
Use existing drawing to determine the direction of receding lines.
![](images_art1/skils-7.jpg)
Use fine lines.
![](images_art1/skils-8.jpg)
![marker](images_art1/marker.png)
Use a fine-point marker to outline all visible parts of both windows.
![](images_art1/skils-9.jpg)
Erase all pencil lines after you are done with the windows.
![](images_art1/skils-10.jpg)
![pencil](images_art1/pencil.png)
Use a pencil to determine the repeating elements and complete the wallpaper pattern.
Use grid-lines as guides.
![](images_art1/skils-11.jpg)
![marker](images_art1/marker.png)
Outline pattern with a marker.
![](images_art1/skils-4.jpg)
Erase all pencil lines and marks.
You are now ready to color.
![](images_art1/skils-5.jpg)
Select 4 colors to color the design.
Use analogous or complementary color scheme.
![](images_art1/skils-6.jpg)
To speed up the coloring process: color the background first.
![](images_art1/skils-12.jpg)
Color the next element.
Stay inside the lines.
![](images_art1/skils-13.jpg)
Continue with the rest of the elements.
Color the window frames with markers.
Use different shades to support the lights and darks.
Now: use your creativity and imagination to draw a scene behind the windows.
Start with a drawing pencil, then use colored pencils to color.
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