chuck close

Many of Chuck Close's works take years to make.  He is big on process.  He also frequently lays out his work with grids or arrays.  These make him a great artist through which to teach planning.

Our first lesson, we look at grids and discuss why they are a useful tool.  Next we look through Close's work and talk about color choice, mood, and organization.  Finally, students choose their own subject to compose with a grid and they plan their own work.

1. Talking About Himself (There is one naughty word in the 2nd video.)
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505270_162-57411846/chuck-closes-advice-to-his-younger-self/

http://worldsciencefestival.com/videos/coping_with_face_blindness

2. Biography & Other Resources
http://www.washington.edu/alumni/columns/june97/close1.html

http://www.chuckclose.coe.uh.edu/life/index.html