Figure Drawing & Painting: A Foundation

Students can choose to work on drawing or oil painting from the live model. Instructor may suggest to work on drawing or painting depends on the students’ progress. The class focuses on the structural landmarks of the human figure by combining the variations of form and plane. We will begin by simplifying light and shadow to create shapes with a step-by-step approach, which will then allow you to build the detail of the body and achieve a likeness with human expression. You will learn to create a three-dimensional effect with depth of space by understanding and controlling your edges.

All levels are welcome.

Drawing: Anatomy & Artistry

"This course offers a clear and supportive approach to drawing and painting the portrait. Students will learn how to build the head using a strong structural foundation, beginning with large shapes and gradually developing smaller forms and details.Key concepts include understanding proportion, improving accuracy through comparative measurement, and exploring methods such as the Loomis approach. As the class progresses, we will focus on the features of the face and how they work together to create a convincing likeness.
Special emphasis will be placed on light and shadow, helping students develop a better understanding of form, volume, and smooth transitions in their work.Students may choose to draw or paint. The class will work from a live model, with the same pose held over four weeks to allow for a more in-depth and rewarding study.
All levels are welcome, from beginners to more experienced artists. A variety of materials may be used, including pencil, charcoal, oil, watercolor, and pastel."

All levels are welcome.

Drawing: Form & Movement

To draw is to express yourself in a special visual language. Learn how the language enables you to render on a flat page the spaces and volumes that you observe around you. As we work from the live model and other subjects, we consult historical examples to see how artists have used shape, plane, and rhythm. Awaken yourself to the sensation of seeing a whole page develop at once. Discover the pleasure of making your drawing move, and express yourself in this particular visual language.

Cross-Hatching and Pointillism over water media

This class focuses on drawing through two fundamental techniques: cross-hatching and pointillism. Students will learn how these approaches can be used to understand volume and shadow, while also allowing for expressive and imaginative results. Crosshatching will be studied through the work of Giorgio Morandi, Rembrandt, and other masters, with close attention to their marks as a source of inspiration for developing a personal and contemporary visual language. Students will work with the medium of their choice—such as a metal nib and liquid ink, a regular Bic pen, a pencil, a marker, or a silverpoint tip—and will also explore drawing over watercolors and other water-based media. The class emphasizes experimentation and requires only a few simple materials to achieve surprising outcomes, whether figurative or abstract.