FIGURE DRAWING / FIGURE PAINTING
INSTRUCTOR
CLASS TIMES
SUNDAYS: 10am -1pm
TUESDAY: 3.30 p.m - 5.30 p.m
ONGOING
FIGURE DRAWING AND PAINTING Using a professional art model we explore how to draw the human form using a variety of media. Students start with graphite and learn to use contour and cross contour lines. We move to charcoal and study light and plane structure. Between poses there are brief reviews of artistic anatomy.
This is an appropriate class for beginners and for those with experience.
SUNDAY 10 a.m - 1 p.m
TUESDAY 3.30 p.m - 5.30 p.m
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Learn to block in the figure using simple values
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Learn to work with a limited palette of colors
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Learn how to mix skin tones
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Learn to paint the figure in a representational style
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Continue to refine your style and perfect your proportions with each class
Drawing materials :
Vine charcoal, willow charcoal, kneeded eraser, straight metal needle or wire for measuring (recommended)
Painting materials:
Oil paints, palette or disposable palette, brushes, odorless turpentine, linseed oil, canvas or canvas boards, paper towel