Classes

8th Grade Sketchbook Assignments





You are required to have a sketchbook for this class. 
Your sketchbook must NOT be smaller than 8x10 in. 
If you cannot get a sketchbook we can make one for you in class.








Sketchbook #1

Animals in Space

Your first sketchbook assignment is to draw an animal in space, yes outer space. The animal is your choice, you may draw it as realistically/cartoony as you would like. Remember space is not solid black nor is it completely empty. Think about all the different things you could include to fill the page and create a unique artwork.
      






Sketchbook #2 

Typography Practice


Write your name using 10 different fonts that you create on your own. Designs must be in color.
Here are some tips below:

Sketchbook #3

Crazy Cartoon Houses


Create a cartoon house. Your house should be created out of something whimsical that is not used as a normal house. Cartoons are bright and colorful, make your house interesting by adding details and a background.










Sketchbook #4

Through the Keyhole



Create a detailed pencil drawing of a keyhole, including the coverplate (you may google images of keyholes to get ideas).  Add a lot of lights and darks (shading).  Make the drawing large enough so the keyhole becomes a window to a world.

What do/would you see through the keyhole?  The keyhole drawing should also contain many details and should be realistic (not abstract).  COLOR the world inside the keyhole – you can use any medium you wish, including mixed media.

Your entire page should be FULL!






  



































Sketchbook #5

Phobias




Choose a phobia from the website to illustrate. Write which phobia you illustrated on your piece.  Include it on your design.

http://www.phobialist.com


Sketchbook #6

Greek Mythology

Check out this site to learn about Greek Mythology:  http://www.greekmythology.com/




Create a visual representation of a greek mythological figure of your choice. You may choose any figure from the site. You may represent the figure any way you choose. You must include the figure's name in your design. 


Sketchbook #7

Emoji

This week's sketchbook tasks you with creating unique emoji. You must create 6 emoji faces that are all different, (emotions, colors, etc.)







Sketchbook #8

Zombie Veggies






Create a vegetable or fruit monster for this spooky season sketchbook . 
I suggest using some easy clipart drawings of your fruit or veggie as a starting point.
Don't forget to include a background for your monster creation. 


Sketchbook #9

Idioms

Idiom: a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
Every language has its own collection of wise sayings. They offer advice about how to live and also transfer some underlying ideas, principles and values of a given culture / society. These sayings are called "idioms" - or proverbs if they are longer. These combinations of words have a "figurative meaning" meaning, they basically work with "pictures". 
Using the website here at smart-words.org you will draw a literal translation of one of the idioms listed. Your piece must include the idiom somewhere in it.


Sketchbook #10

Magic Paint


Create a tube of paint that contains "magic" paint. Draw a tube of paint and in the paint splatter draw your paint "color." Label your paint tube. Your paint should be a scene or a texture. No solid colors, this is magic paint.

Sketchbook #11

MTV Logo

Create your own MTV Logo using the printout provided.


Music Television, more commonly known as MTV or Music Television, is a famous global American cable television channel headquartered in New York City. Its first broadcast was officially launched on August 1, 1981. MTV is widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential and widely watched television networks.

MTV is one of the most popular and recognized brands globally. It is available in about 400 million homes in 166 countries.


The MTV logo is widely regarded as one of world’s the greatest and instantly recognized logos. It was created by Manhattan Design, a design collaborative comprising of Pat Gorman, Frank Olinsky and Patty Rogoff, which was overseen byFred Seibert, the network’s in-house creative director. The imaginative letter “M” was actually an illustration by Rogoff. Carrying the effort forward, Olinksky spray painted the “TV”.

During its early years, MTV mostly featured a logo which incorporated a big yellow “M” with “TV” in red letters. The network also employed various variations of this logo, with respect to color schemes, textures and patterns, as well as to celebrate special occasions and festivities. The general shape and proportions of the MTV mark, however, has remained unaltered in all respects.









Worksheet printout
Use this to start your drawing.

Sketchbook #12
















Sketchbook #13

Vanity Barcode

 Your task is to take the elements of a barcode (vertical lines of varied width + a row of numbers along the bottom) and rethink its design. You should link the barcode with a specific product for extra inspiration and direction with your piece.








Sketchbook #14

Calligrams

A calligram is a poem, phrase, or word in which the typeface, calligraphy or handwriting is arranged in a way that creates a visual image. The image created by the words expresses visually what the word, or words, say.


1. LIGHTLY draw a simple contour drawing of an object of your choice. FILL THE PAGE!
2. Fill the object with a word or words that relate to the object. You may also use a poem or song lyrics in your object.
3. Add color to some of the letters or the negative space in the background.
4. ERASE the outline of your drawing.







Sketchbook #15

Album Cover Redesign

1,960 Album Covers

Choose a music album from a band/ musician that you like. Redesign the cover, creating an original design. Your album cover should include the album title and the band/musician's name. Use the sheet provided. 



Sketchbook #16

Caricature


A caricature is a rendered image showing the features of its subject in a simplified or exaggerated way through sketching, pencil strokes, or through other artistic drawings.
Caricatures can be insulting or complimentary and can serve a political purpose or be drawn solely for entertainment. Caricatures of politicians are commonly used in editorial cartoons, while caricatures of movie stars are often found in entertainment magazines.


 Create a caricature of yourself.
Here is a Wikihow with step by step instructions to help you with your caricature.









Sketchbook #17

Arrows






In this activity, we will create a visually appealing composition using 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional arrows. Follow the steps below:

  1. Start by drawing a full page composition lightly with a pencil.
  2. Use a combination of 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional arrows to fill the spaces within your composition. Arrows can be angled, curved, or straight.
  3. Overlap the arrows to break up the spaces and create interesting positive and negative shapes.
  4. Once you are satisfied with the composition, outline the arrows with a felt-tip pen. (Optional) 
  5. Think up an interesting color scheme and fill the shapes with colored pencil. Be creative with your color choice to make the composition visually engaging.








Sketchbook #18




It's Melting






 

Sketchbook #19


CuteUgly vs. UglyCute


You have two choices for this week's sketchbook assignment.
You will either draw a animal that is considered ugly in a cute way or 
a cute animal in an ugly way.

Ugly Animals Google Search
Cute Animals Google Search










Sketchbook #20


Design a Perfume/Cologne Bottle




Create a perfume or cologne bottle for an original smell. It can be a good or bad smell. 
Take a look at some vintage perfume/cologne bottles for a reference. 


Sketchbook 21

Illustrated Recipes





Choose a favorite recipe from home or look up one on the internet to draw.
Draw the food ingredients and possibly some tools that you would use.
Include the written recipe in the artwork as well.
Arrange everything to create an interesting composition. 

Take a look at the example links below for some inspiration:
https://mdhsart.wordpress.com/foundations-of-art/illustrated-recipe/

https://lilianleahy.com/portfolio/illustrated-vegan-recipes/

https://sophiepeanut.com/illustrated-recipe-get-spicy-book/


Sketchbook 22

Not a Gumball Machine



Create a classic gumball machine the dispenses anything but gumballs.


Sketchbook 23

Close to Heart

Draw a human heart and embellish it with imagery related to what is in your heart (what you hold close to you/what is
important to you).








Sketchbook 24

Book Cover Redesign

Choose a childhood fairytale and re-create a book cover for that story. Create your own version of the book cover- draw it in your style or recreate the original book cover in a unique way. 



Redesign Examples
https://janefriedman.com/book-cover-redesign/
https://virtualpaintbrush.com/cover-inspiration-cover-redesigns/


Sketchbook 25

Free Draw/Spin the Wheel

This week you have two options for your sketchbook assignment. 

You may spin the wheel for your artwork prompt or you may free draw your sketchbook this week.




Sketchbook 26

Drawing Parts of the Face

Try to recreate the nose, eye, an mouth drawings on your worksheet. 
You may choose to use a pencil or a pen for this project and your artwork must have a full value range present. 

You will be given one of the worksheets below to use today. 
Here is a link to a website with tips and tutorials for drawing faces.








Sketchbook 27



Metamorphosis/Transformation

Definition of metamorphosis: change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means



In four drawings, draw an inanimate object becoming an organic, living object. Take a look at the examples below.
Your drawing must be in full color or have detailed shading for full credit. 
Use the page provided to create your four drawings. 









Sketchbook 28

Zodiac Signs




WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? LOOK UP THE SYMBOL AND IMAGE THAT GOES WITH YOUR SIGN AND DRAW IT. 


AQUARIUS - JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18

PISCES - FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20

ARIES - MARCH 21 - APRIL 19

TAURUS - APRIL 20 - MAY 20

GEMINI - MAY 21 - JUNE 20

CANCER - JUNE 21 - JULY 22

LEO - JULY 23 - AUGUST 22

VIRGO - AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22

LIBRA - SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22

SCORPIO - OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21

SAGITTARIUS - NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21

CAPRICORN - DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19



Sketchbook 29

New Forms of Transportation

As humans look towards the future and alternate modes of transportation, and you approach driving age, what modes of transportation do you hope will exist in your future or maybe just your imagination. 






Sketchbook 30

Negative Space Lettering

Create a word using the negative space of your drawing and surround it with images that relate to it. 
Lightly write your word, fill in the space around it with images(fill most of the page), erase your word outlines. Finish in pen or color your piece. 













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