Option 1: Transformation

Many well-known artists, such as

Magritte, used transformations in their
artwork. A transformation is designed
as altering the characteristics of an
object or image from how they would
appear in real life. The key to strong
transformations is to be precise and
pay close attention to detail. The
objects that we use on a regular basis
tend to go unnoticed over time. We
stop seeing the form, color, or the
objects visual properties. Think
about what would happen if you took
shapes and color of regular objects
and applied them to a two-dimensional
drawing.

Prismacolor
Art 2
Experimentation and PreparationSelect
an option for the assignment that you are
interested in. Sketch ideas for your project
before starting. Experiment with colored
pencil technique.
CompositionArrange the imagery in an interesting way,
breaking up negative space, and leading the viewers eye
through the composition. Draw the imagery large enough for
the scale of the paper. Use overlapping objects to break up
large areas of negative space in Options 2 & 3.
Contour line drawingCreate an original sketch for the
image either freehand or with a grid (not traced); proportions
should be accurate.
Use a variety of
details to increase the
complexity of the image; choose an image
that is challenging for your ability level
Value and techniqueUsing Prismacolors,
create smooth transitions from one area to
the next to model the 3-D form of the object.
Layer colored pencil to get rich colors, blend
colors with a colorless blender and white
pencil in small motions. Avoid streaky
areas.

Option 3: Fractured Image

Select an image that interests you (like the tulips close-up) or a variety of

Option 2: Extreme
Close-Up
Decide on a collection of objects
related, either as a group, such as

images (like the butterflies). Cut the image(s) up into dynamic shaped pieces.

stamps, pencils, Indian corn,

Render what you see in each of the different spaces. The cut edges will act like

fit together. Very little negative

a grid, helping you to recognize proportions of parts as they relate to the cut
lines. This is a great way to break up an image into a more dynamic piece.

peppers/fruit, or things that seem to

space will be left over around your
objects. Instead of showing negative
space, use overlapping to show
additional objects in the background.
Zoom in and really focus on the
objects and the colorful rendering of
your subjects. Visually capture the
scale, tonality, color and textures of
chosen objects as realistically as
possible. Give a viewpoint that
brings an object taken for granted
into the spotlight.

Prismacolor Evaluation and Assessment

Name________________
What did you like about this project? Why?

What type of image did you dotransformation, fractured image, or close-up on nature? A. What details help
us to tell which method you used?

B. What was one of the challenges associated with the type of image change you did?

Poor/
Incomplete

Criteria

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

Experimentation and Preparationthe student experimented

with colored pencil technique and ideas for the project before
starting
Contour line drawingthe original sketch for the image was
done freehand or with a grid (not traced), proportions are
accurate, the student selected a type of transformation, nature
close-up, or fractured image as a subject. The student can
identify what type they chose.
Valuesmooth transitions from one area to the next to model
the 3-D form of the object
Level of Difficultythe student used a variety of details to
increase the complexity of the image, the student chose an image
that was challenging for their ability level
Compositionthe student arranged the imagery in an
interesting way, breaking up negative space, and leading the
viewers eye through the composition, the imagery was drawn
large enough for the scale of the paper
Techniquelayering colored pencil to get rich colors, blending
colors with a colorless blender, white pencil in small
motions*counts double
Craftsmanshipthe student paid careful attention to keep
edges of the paper crisp, with no wrinkles or tears, there are no
smudges
Comments:

Ratings
AdvancedShows mastery
ProficientGood, with a little more
effort, it could be outstanding
C
BasicFulfills minimum requirement
D-F
Poor/IncompleteDoes not fulfill
minimum requirement
A
B