Basic Figure Drawing
- Teacher: Mary Shea
- Fee: Model fees included in course price
- Class Length: 4 week session
- Class Days: Thursdays, beginning 10.1
- Time: 10:00 – 12:30 pm PDT
“Without being able to “see” it is difficult to draw, but without being able to draw, it is a problem learning to see. Fortunately…learning to draw deals with both concurrently.” Keith Micklewright Drawing, Mastering the language of Visual Expression
This short class covers many of the essential traditional ways to approach drawing the figure. Focusing on the basic elements of line, shape and value allows you to draw, not copy. The complexity of the human body can be daunting, and the exercises in this class allow artists to see the body as a whole, not a collection of parts. This class is a fun introduction to figure drawing for beginners, and a great quick refresher course for more experienced artists.
- Week One – Contour and Gesture
- Week Two – Shape; The Envelope; Measuring
- Week Three – Value and Form
- Week Four – Composing – Inspiration from Other Artists
Materials:
Newsprint pad 14 x 17 or 18 x 24
Drawing paper pad 11 x 14 or 14 x 17
Charcoal sticks (willow) medium or soft
Graphite pencils or graphite sticks; at least 3 soft ones: 2B, 4B, 6B
Eraser (1 or 2) solid ones like Staedtler or Pink Pearl
A small hand held pencil sharpener
