Draw like a wizard workshop
Explore the fundamentals of drawing in this workshop series! This is the perfect introductory class to the important skill of traditional drawing, which is the most useful craft in the visual arts. We will study how to simplify and break down objects as an underdrawing, and explore perspective, shading techniques and color in still life arrangements using a combination of pencils, charcoal and chalk pastel. We will use classic exercises to help you learn how to see shape and form in your own, unique way to create strong compositions and build confidence in your sketching.
How it works: This is an online class. Students are required to download the (free) Zoom App before class time. Once you register, I will e-mail you with a booking confirmation and supply you with a link to join the class on your App.
Materials: Art supplies are NOT included in the online class fee. To view the full materials list for this class, please click the button below. All art materials are readily available online.
• Class meets Online Saturdays
January 15th - Feb 5th
from 3pm - 5:00pm EST
Maximum of 10 students
4 session workshop for $150
Class 1:
Explore the fundamentals of drawing:
• Simplifying your underdrawing
• Stylized rendering of values
• Realistic shading techniques
• How to use light and shadow to render form
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Class 2:
Explore the fundamentals of drawing:
• How to achieve depth in your drawing
• Expressing one and two point perspective
• Rendering symmetry, scale and proportion
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Class 3:
Explore the fundamentals of figure drawing:
• How to draw the human form
• How to render foreshortening in the figure
• Convey movement and rhythm through gestural lines
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Class 4:
Exploring color with chalk pastels:
• How to blend colors to find specificity
• Working with warm and cool colors effectively
• Conveying light and shadow in color
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