Assignment #2: Monochrome

Assignment two is designed to give the artist a better understanding of value and color.

Monochrome means taking one color and adding black or white to the color to change the color's range of value. This chart here is a great resource for those looking for a visual. In the chart value is tone and color is referred to as hue. 

I suggest that before starting the assignment, take a moment to do a color palette for the color you are using that will range from your lightest value to the darkest. This will help you understand the range of tones you can use in your assignment.

The image of Ice Cube was done by Don Pinsent. His caricatures are very well done and his use of red in monochrome makes the piece stand out brilliantly. 

The Assignment 

The theme for this assignment is city life. Your artwork must be done in monochrome and include some form of city life (buildings, cars, people, streets...) 

As always, all assignments can be done using any medium and any dimension but for those who need more guidelines, recommendations are listed below.

Follow the rules listed on the right column of the blog. This assignment is due Wednesday June 25th by midnight. 

Brian Simons did a series of city scapes which you can view here. Note that not all his paintings are monochromatic but some are. They might be helpful for some inspiration.

Recommended Materials and Dimensions:

Try painting buildings or a skyline of the most populated city in your region of the country you are from. Oil Paint on canvas or board with dimensions at least 11" x 16" (or 28cm x 40 cm)