In art, a study is a drawing, sketch or painting done in preparation for a finished piece, or as visual notes. Studies are often used to understand the problems involved in rendering subjects and to plan what is to be used in finished works, such as light, color, form, perspective and composition. 

Studies are beneficial for the artists because that artist can figure out all the technical problems (lighting, value, form etc) before they put in the work into the larger more complicated composition. Studies can also show the inner thought process of the artist, especially if they have small written notes on the sides.  

Many artists do studies before they do their larger artwork. For example, Michelangelo completed hundreds of studies in his time as preparation for his larger paintings and sculptures. ​
www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2017/michelangelo

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Assignment 
You are to digitally paint a single piece of fruit of your choice. This will be your first attempt at digital painting. Consider it practice for the digital painting we will do the rest of the year! (it will be graded like a full project) ​

It must include the following:

1. Value: the apply but have accurate value (areas of lights and darks)
2. Cast Shadow: There must be a cast shadow under your apple in the accurate spot. 
3. There must be evidence of blocking out your colors. 
4. There must be evidence of multiple stages of blending.

​Reflection Questions:

When you are done with your project, and it is in your google portfolio for grading, answer the following questions in the comment section underneath your slide:
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1. What do you think you did well in this project?
2. What do you think you could improve on in this project?
3. What did you learn how to do, or get better at doing in this project

Written Tutorial Below:

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