Students are asked to choose an image provided by their teacher and simplify it down to three colors and a stencil effect. They should draw or paint the simplified image. If able, students can create the simplified image digitally in Photoshop and include screenshots of the process along with a printout of the final image in their sketchbook. An example is provided of Shepard Fairey's 2008 'Hope' poster that captured the country's need for optimism after George W. Bush's presidency through its viral spread. Different grade levels are provided criteria for their simplified images.

1. Homework: Simplify an image
Choose one of the images provided by your teacher. Simplify the image down to
three colours and a stencil effect. Draw or paint in colour.
(If you have the means and expertise to create this in Photoshop you must screen
grab the steps you take and include these in your sketchbook along with a print out
of the final image.)
‘Hope’, by Shepard Fairey, 2008- This poster by the
American artist immediately went viral after its release. It
captured the country’s need for optimism and
hopefulness after eight dismal years of George Bush II.
Grade 3 & 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
A simplified, colour
drawing that includes
detail and crisp lines.
A three colour image that
shows a good likeness o
the original. Detail and
crisp lines.
A well executed drawing
(flat colour, sharp lines
etc) that includes a
background & message.