Figure Studies
Learn to Draw the Figure
This confidence-building approach to life drawing begins with the basics of contour, gesture, proportion and the underlying structure of the figure. You will work from live models every week, with step-by-step instruction and guidance. Pencil, charcoal, conté, ink and pastel …
Intermediate Life Drawing: The Clothed Figure
Take your figurative imagery into a real life setting within the studio, using natural poses and everyday clothing. Explore the expressiveness of various postures, lighting effects and compositional placement of the figure within the drawing. A helpful step for artists …
Expressive Figure Drawing
Skill development with respect to observation aand understanding of the human figure is an ongoing process; however this course also emphasizes the individual, expressive content of each student’s work. Studies will include quick gesture drawings and longer, more finished works …
Figure Drawing: The Finishing Touches
This life class will concentrate on hands, feet and faces, those areas of the body often neglected because of time limitations or simply because they are challenging to draw. Exercises will focus on facial structure and expression, close-up studies of …
Studio with Model
Each week, the studio is available for artists who want to work with a model. When space is available, late registration is possible. Friday Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Teacher: none Starting: April 26 Duration: 8 Weeks
Figure and Portrait Painting
A relaxed working pace provides concentrated sessions with the model and time to fully develop your portrait and figure paintings, with guidance along the way. Learn how to begin with form, blocking in large areas of light and shadow, and …
Oil Pastel Portraits
Richly coloured oil pastels are the medium for this live model session in portraiture. A primer of techniques will help you make the most of your materials, from softly blended colour, fine lines and textured surfaces, to a method of …
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