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Still life painting - Guest-teacher artist Jacob Hoff

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Still life painting - Guest-teacher artist Jacob Hoff

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Using the light and dark spaces caused the 3D shapes to look more real. I would have students watch closely at light sources and practice shading with black and white before color. This will allow them to see how value works in every picture.

To adapt this lesson to different ages, I would make it simpler for young students, using fewer shapes and stronger light. For older or more mature students, I could use colored lighting or introduce a color value scale

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Ceramic - ball 1. Pinch, 2. Coil & 3. Slap

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Ceramic - ball 1. Pinch, 2. Coil & 3. Slap

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Reflections on My Artwork

I chose bold colors—green and red—which made the objects stand out and created strong contrast.

The dark background helps the shapes pop and adds drama to the scene.

I tried using shadows and highlights to show the form, especially on the round shapes.

It was a challenge to blend the colors smoothly and keep the proportions correct, but I learned a lot.

Reflecting on My Teaching

I can guide students to use contrast and bold color to show mood and focus.

I’ll teach simple ways to blend paint and show light and shadow.

I want to support students in trying new things and not being afraid of bold choices

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I saw an improvement in my ability to observe when I compared my two drawings. I had to pay close attention to the edges and shapes in the contour drawing. My understanding was strengthened by my observations, which helped me draw freehand more confidently and accurately. I was also able to see some of the finer details in the contour drawing, which helped me be more creative with my shading and texture in my second drawing.