Painting Exercise

All students will complete a small sample painting for class. It will be graded. Once this sample painting is complete, you may either animate of paint.

Exercise:
-Use your seed character in full if it is simple or just the shoulders and head, if it is complex.
-Bring it into Photoshop and create new layer. Use the paint brush to "sketch" the image in the new layer.
-Use the wacom tutorials to set up your drawing tablet.
-Next watch the tutorials for layer masks and grouping. Using your photoshop sketch try out the techniques the tutorials focus on.
-Watch part I-V for painting techniques. Try out the techniques as the tutorial recommends.
-Work on the seed character applying the painting tips.

Painting Requirements:

1. Complete the painting exercise.
2. A preliminary sketch or personal photograph is required to be turned in before final painting can begin.
3. Composition needs to be addressed. Review the Composition video if needed. Is there a center of interest? Is the composition complete with depth that shows the environment? 
4. Once a final composition has been graded and approved, you may begin your final painting.