The key to successful figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportions of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.
Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed as they apply to the figure.
Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.
Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.
This class can be repeated.
Thursdays, 10am to 12pm
Instructor: David Kohan
Registration and Fees
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Members: $175.00; after 6/1/2023: $195.00
Non-Members: $195.00; after 6/1/2023: $215.00
Advanced Registration Required.
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Registration Code of Conduct Policy
MATERIALS (with prices from Blick.com):
Staedtler Lumograph Pencils, set of 6, $10.27
https://www.dickblick.com/items/staedtler-lumograph-pencil-set-of-6/
Conté à Paris Crayons - Black, 2B, pack of 2, $3.99
https://www.dickblick.com/items/conte-a-paris-crayons-black-2b-pack-of-2/
Staedtler Mars Plastic Eraser, single, $1.50
https://www.dickblick.com/items/staedtler-mars-plastic-eraser/
Faber-Castell Kneaded Eraser – Extra Large, $1.65
https://www.dickblick.com/items/faber-castell-kneaded-eraser-extra-large/
Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad, 18” x 24”, 80 lb., 24 sheets, $15.82
https://www.dickblick.com/items/strathmore-400-series-drawing-paper-pad-18-x-24-24-sheets/
Can substitute the following Blick.com items:
Blick Drawing Pad, 18” x 24”, 80 lb., 30 sheets, $16.09
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-drawing-pad-18-x-24-30-sheets/
Blick Kneaded Eraser – Large, $1.00
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-kneaded-eraser-large/
Optional items:
Faber-Castell Pitt Compressed Charcoal Sticks – Soft, Pkg of 3, $7.05
https://www.dickblick.com/items/faber-castell-pitt-compressed-charcoal-sticks-soft-pkg-of-3/
Staedtler Mars Plastic Stick Eraser, $2.92
https://www.dickblick.com/items/staedtler-mars-plastic-stick-eraser/
Canson Recycled Sketch Pad - 18" x 24", Fold-over, 50 Sheets, $10.13
https://www.dickblick.com/items/canson-recycled-sketch-pad-18-x-24-fold-over-50-sheets/