You will create an original painting of a still-life of your choice. The still life should contain at least five objects, no more than 10. Include both organic and inorganic materials. The design should be interesting. Incorporate positive and negative space in each, as well as some simulated texture (ex. crumpled paper), light and dark values, chirascuro.

Also, include at least one reflective metal object. Accurate rendering of a metallic surface will only be achieved through an intense observation of how the reflections work — do sketches, practice this before you put brush to paper.

You will also want to pay close attention to highlights and shadows, especially if you use multiple light sources — this will make or break your painting! I am looking for these to be as realistic as possible — no modernized stylization or simplification — paint the objects exactly as they are, paying close attention to detail.

1. Full-color color scheme
2. Analogous color scheme
3. Achromatic (black white and grey
4. Complementary color scheme

You may paint on paper, cardboard, or canvasette. Final size of your image should be 18 x 18". Mount on foamboard with 1/2" border. You may use your acrylics, or oil paints. You may also use watercolors. No colored pencils. Pastels may be an option, but check with me first. You will grid off your painting, each section of the grid will be in a specific color scheme.

I want to see a proposal and rough sketch of your designs by next class period. Have fun and do a good job. Remember, this is your final examination, worth 100 points (equivalent to about ten projects!) Work hard, do it neatly, be creative. This is for the big enchilada!