Introduction to classical drawing
It all starts with drawing. It is said that one can be a great draftsman, but a lousy painter. But that it is impossible to be a great painter of realism, and a lousy draftsman.
Drawing is the fundamental building block of art. Its importance cannot be stressed enough. Being able to accurately record proportions and values is and essential skill for artist of all levels, regardless of medium or subject matter.
This class will focus on imparting to students valuable tools and ways of approaching drawing in a more effective and efficient manner. This course is designed to help artists develop a strong foundation of knowledge upon which to build their future artistic skills to greater heights.
Students in this class will work on a number of small projects, each designed to improv an aspect of their artistic eye. As the course progresses, students are introduced to ever more challenging drawing concepts as they build upon what they have learned.
This class will begin with an investigation of linear drawing. We will discuss the different methods for finding accurate proportions, working initially from master works, and then from still life setups.
The class will then transition into a study of mass drawing and how to organize values to create a believable light effect and the illusion of form and space. Students will work from simple object as well as classical cast sculptures.
Towards the end of the workshop, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of portraiture and figure drawing while working from master works and photo reference.
Topics that will be discussed during this workshop
-How to use the mediums of pencil, charcoal, white chalk, and toned paper.
-Various measuring techniques to create more proportional and accurate drawings.
-Line drawing and how to map out an image.
-Mass drawing and how to block in an full value image.
-Shadow and light shapes.
-Edge variety.
-Values, value compression, how to key values, and the significance of values within a composition.
-How to create a light effect and sense of atmosphere.
-An introduction to portraiture.
-An introduction to figure drawing.
All skill levels are welcome to join this class. This is a great class for entry level students as well as more experience artist looking to solidify their fundamentals.
The structure of the course allows for a large amount of one-on-one instruction, insuring that students of every level are given the guidance they need to push their artwork to the next level.
This class I taught though lectures, live demos, individualized critiques, handouts and working alongside the instructor on each project.
I hope you can join us.
DETAILS
10, 3-hour classes
June 22nd to July 21st
Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM - 12
This Workshop is $385
Art classes are more fun when shared with a friend. Bring a friend who has not taken one of our courses before and you will both receive a %10 discount off of the listed workshop price.
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“Excellent handouts, lectures …etc. It was good to have the teacher doing the projects alongside the class and discussing the various stages with us.”
“I appreciated the carefully planed lessons, the individual attention and tutoring, and the expertise of the instructor.”
“Clear and logical explanations of the processes of drawing. As well as exercises that directly apply to concepts. I would recommend this workshop to anyone serious about art.”