Op Art Tubes
Op art value drawings
Op Art was a style of art in the 1960s that investigated optical illusions and color interactions. Some pieces were black and white, while others exploded with color. Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely is considered to be one of the predecessors of op art.
This op art-inspired drawing project reviews form and value:
They apply varied pressure with colored pencils with light and dark versions of color to create depth and form
Here are some examples of Op Art by the artist, Bridget Riley:
Materials:
9x12" paper
pencil
colored pencils
Project Requirements:
Abstract design fills 9×12″ paper
Contains at least 10 “blobs”
Creates the illusion of a 3-dimensional image through colored pencil shading
High-quality craftsmanship
Partically completed example:
Colored Pencil Techniques
Using the same color, apply more pressure with the pencil on the edges of the section. The color should look like it is reaching toward the center but leaves a space for the lighter area to stay.
Use black for cool colors (blues, greens, viloets) and brown for warm colors(reds, oranges, yellows)to deepen shadows on the edge of each tube. Make the marks darkest on the edges, and lightly add black on the edge of the color.
