Assignment 13: Depth

This week we'll be working on depth in our artwork. I've given two examples of using depth below. If you can suggest other ways in which to show depth please leave a comment for us.
The photograph below was taken by Clay Schnurr. In this photograph you get a feel of distance. This is because of the use of perspective. The large train on the left getting smaller as it goes into the distance as well as the tracks that get closer together as they go into the middle of the photograph.



The painting below was done by Adam Pynacker. Notice how the values change throughout the painting. The darker areas are closest and the ligher areas are far away. Also notice how detailed things are the closer they are to the veiwer. The mountains in the back are almost blury and have little to no detail. Look at the branch in front and see how much detail it has in comparison to other things in the painting. Using values and detailing can also help to show depth.

This week we'll create an art piece that has depth in it. You can choose the way you would like to portray the depth whether it be like the perspective in the first example or value and detail like in the second.

All assignments should be turned into by next Monday Sept 22nd by 9pm.

If you would like a little help on subject and medium choose a street in your neighborhood or town to do and try to show depth using the three ways suggested above (perspective, value and detail.) Try a large format this time with a minimum of 11" x 14"