1. His use of compositions, technique and use of color
Chuck Close
His use of compositions, technique and use of color

2. Who was Chuck Close painter, photographer, and printmaker
Close’s work is based on the use of a grid as an underlying basis for the representation of an image.
all his work is made the old-fashioned way—by hand.
While a painting can occupy Close for many months, it is not unusual for one print to take upward of two years to complete

3. Lets review Vocabulary The elements of art Space Value Lines Shapes
Composition
New word “aesthetics” – Does it look good to you?

4. Technique How he used pattern and value How we will use
He used different compositions to create unique proportions of the face
Used a grid to transfer photos onto canvas
Used colors and patterns to create unique looking portraits
How we will use
Create a unique composition of the face….
Create a grid on both photo and your paper
Transfer your photo using a grid
Create five patterns you will use on your blocks of the face
The use of patterns to create values

5. How we will use patterns
Look at the patterns on the faces…. Now get your own ideas

6. How we will use color
Look at his use of color…now lets look at how we will use it

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9. Objectives Students will
1. Show an understanding and awareness of the work of Chuck Close. Understand how an artist gets ideas.
2. Use ruler skills in creating a grid - develop skills in enlarging a composition using a grid. Study proportion.
3. Recognize values and create values using line, pattern and simulated textures. Develop Contrast through values. 

10. Student Examples
Below are a list of examples done by students, in the style of Chuck Close

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