CPC101

Technique is best learned by observing successful examples, and copying master works in monochrome and limited palette will immediately cultivate painting skills. Learn the difference between, and how to produce, open grisaille, closed grisaille, and limited color palette paintings. Copying master paintings furthers the study of technique and composition, focusing on using paint application and color to do so. Those skilled in all concepts of drawing (shape, value, and edge) should feel free to opt for any subject; those who have not yet mastered drawing should limit subject to still life and landscape.

OBJECTIVE: DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING/COMPETENCY IN THE FOLLOWING:

 

  • The ability to reproduce shapes in a painting with a high level of accuracy compared to subject. 
  • The ability to reproduce values in a painting with a high level of accuracy compared to subject. 
  • The ability to reproduce edges in a painting with a high level of accuracy compared to subject.
  • The ability to reproduce brushwork/paint application with a high level of accuracy compared to subject. 
  • The ability to reproduce color in a painting with a high level of accuracy compared to subject.

Assignments

for CPC101

Click on an assignment page to progress through the lecture and demonstration videos, and, following the guidelines, complete the assignment.

Assignment 1
Brushstroke Chart

Create a range of paint application with the brushes and linen used for the remainder of the assignments. The completion of each chart should bring a commanding knowledge of the brush and volume of paint needed to achieve desired paint application. 
 

Assignment 2
Open Grisaille Master Copy

Create an open grisaille painting of a master copy. Work on a linen panel or prepared panel and select either ivory black or a premixed combination of ivory black and burnt sienna to create a warm black. 

Assignment 3
Closed Grisaille Master Copy

Create a closed grisaille painting of a master copy. Work on linen or a prepared panel and select either ivory black or a premixed combination of ivory black and burnt sienna to create a warm black.

Assignment 4
Limited Color Palette Master Copy

Create a limited palette painting of a master copy. Work on a linen or prepared panel and choose a limited palette appropriate for the selected painting to be copied.