Monochromatic Cubism Painting

This lesson focuses on creating a monochromatic painting in the Cubist style. 

PROCEDURE: 

1. Choose a familiar object, one you find interesting. 

2. Complete a series of six precise and detailed line drawings of the object viewed from a number of different angles. Do more sketches if needed. 

3. Study the drawings and identify the sections on each which are most interesting or which include the most characteristic features of the object. 

4. On a large sheet (12 x 18 or larger) of watercolor paper, combine all the sections from your sketches. 

5. Sections should overlap and, to assure harmony, some sections may be repeated. 

6. You may or may not be able to identify the object in your work. 

7. Paint using black, white and at least three values of gray. You may use flat values or gradation in value or a combination of both. 

8. The entire surface should be covered for your painting to be considered complete.