Figure drawing: the art of the long pose

Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m. // Jan 5-Feb 23(8 weeks)

This course is a continuation and culmination of all prior classes in the fall semester. With the skills of basic figure drawing, structure, and anatomy under their belts, students put all these skills to the test by doing 2 long pose drawings of the model, 4 weeks each.

Students will learn how to create a strong likeness of the model with descriptive and expressive form.

It is NOT required to have taken my prior classes to sign up for this course, but it is recommended to have taken at least 2 figure drawing classes in the past as this is an intermediate to advanced course.

Figure painting: building form

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 P.m.// jan 6 - 27 (4 weeks)

In this class, students learn how to create a convincing three dimensional reality of the human form in their paintings.

Together we investigate the shapes of the human body and the conceptual principles of how light falls across and interacts with those shapes to create the illusion of form. Using a limited palette, students can learn these foundational principles without juggling the added complexity of full color. This method can act as an under painting for later explorations of long pose, or can be used as a final painting procedure.

Painting & Drawing

wednesdays //6:00 - 9:00 P.m.

This class offers skills-building using Graphite Drawing concentrated on the Charles Bargue Drawing Course, Charcoal Drawing using plaster casts of classical sculpture, Oil Painting in still life as students progress in their skill and handling, and Color study as it relates to the exploration of color, exploring the relationships between Hue, Value and Chroma. 

Classes run in 4 week cycles beginning the first week of the month. This class is offered on a continual enrollment basis - we prorate students beginning in the middle of the month. Because each class is tailored to the individual, you don’t miss anything if you start late.