In this class we will begin to understand the natural phenomena of light from the perspective of the visual artist. We will learn what light is and how it allows the artist to create and manipulate their work. Working on simple drawings of three dimensional objects both conceptually and from life will help us understand how light describes all forms, simple to complex.
Much of what we will learn will be based in optics (science of light). Helpful diagrams will describe how light interacts with form and to what degree we are able to discern that interaction. Some ideas such as "form sense" or "being on the form" will be based on acquiring an acute level of concentration which allows an artist to think about and create very subtle forms.
Most of our drawing time will be spent on drawings that help us understand and not on indulgent works of art. Rendering spheres, different colored objects, adding masses to already rendered objects, identifying the basics of light and form interaction are a few of the quick drawing exercises we'll be doing.
All you need for this class is...pencil, paper, eraser.
For faster drawings you can also bring...toned paper, white chalk and stump.
