This class will cover fundamental aspects of the visual language of drawing including perspective, charcoal tonal drawing, mark making (line, hatching, cross-hatching, etc), still-life, portraiture, figure drawing with the live model and much more.
Behind many great works of art, abstraction or realism, lies a strong drawing. Drawing is the bridge that connects seeing and conveying form. It is the key towards understanding and translating an idea into a finished piece. Drawing is the bridge that connects seeing with conveying form and space. Throughout the development of any great work of art, be it painting, sculpture, or design the formal issues of drawing- line, tone, texture, and shape remain at the forefront.
Materials you will need to bring to class:- 11x14 Drawing Pad of all-purpose paper (try to make sure there is as little texture as possible on the surface of the paper – Hot Press).
- 11x14 Pad of newsprint paper (30+ Sheets)
- Drawing Pencils, a range of HB, 2B, 4B, 6B (for shading)
- Utility Knife and blades or x-acto knife/razor blades for sharpening pencils.
- Charcoal Pencils, ranging from soft to hard.
- Compressed Charcoal.
- Kneaded Eraser.
- Regular White Eraser.
- Tortillons (paper stumps).
Additional Fees: Please note that this 5 week session requires a one time modeling fee of $10. This payment can be given directly to the instructor during your first class.