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Winslow Homer was an American painter and printmaker, best known for his landscapes and seascapes. Born in 1836, he was a major figure in the development of American art, and his works are characterized by their attention to light and atmosphere, as well as their depiction of American life and culture.
Homer was particularly known for his depictions of the sea and the coast, and his works often featured ships, fishing boats, and other maritime scenes. He was also a master of watercolor and his works in this medium are widely recognized for their incredible beauty and technical mastery. Today, Winslow Homer's works continue to be celebrated for their innovative techniques and insights into American life, and can be found in major museums around the world.
Homer’s use of value (light and dark) in his masterpieces is explored. Students relive turn-of-the-century Americana through Homer’s illustrations and paintings. Using value with only black, gray and white, the children create a Homer-type composition. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.
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Black, gray, white — no other colors allowed. Winslow Homer Art Style became known for sharp contrast. It puts bright areas next to dark ones. That setup adds weight and depth to boats, to shorelines, and to stormy seas.
In Meet the Masters, students are told to make a seascape with oil pastels, pencils, and tracing paper. They do it the way Homer did. The technique involves creating a seascape based on values alone.
FAQ
His skilled use of light and dark, or “value,” to build depth.
It forces students to focus entirely on value.
A seascape built with only black, gray, and white tones.
