Sam Bittaker

This is a drawing class that includes the fundamentals and more. It focused on abstraction, the human figure, objects, landscape, our own interiors, architectural space, the art of the past and the present, and things that cannot be seen, thought of, or understood.

• Make sure room is set and ready for each assignment
• Providing individual feedback and material help for each student when needed.
• Attended and participated in all critiques

Lectures, studio demonstrations, and workshops concerning materials and techniques for oil painting: selection of tools and studio equipment; preparation of traditional and modern supports and grounds; principles of oil and alkyd painting; properties and interactions of pigments, binding oils, solvents, and protective coatings; paint-making and tubing procedures, toxicity of materials, safety issues and precautions; introduction to a variety of
direct and indirect techniques; presentation of completed artwork, including photographing and framing completed artwork.

• Made sure classroom materials were ready for each activity.
• Pre-making mediums and certain glues.
• Proper pallet and painting tool cleaning
• Participation in activities and discussion

This studio course emphasizes 2-d composition and direct painting in oil. Exercises in representing still life, interior, and portrait introduce basic principles of drawing, composition, and color interaction. Working with specific limited color palettes acquaints the student with systems of color proportion and their role in creating a believable pictorial space and color light.

• Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing room, and materials.
• Attended and participated in all critiques of student work
• Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
• Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them find their painting skills.