This is an introduction to the basic concepts of observational drawing, suitable for beginning students as well as those with some working experience who want more in-depth exposure to these fundamental concepts and practices. Methods introduced in this course will serve as a foundation to all observational drawing as we utilize still life and focus on line quality, exploring the form and character of both. The course will cover a gestural approach to layout, measuring proportions and basic perspective and progress through an investigation of the “surface information” that gives forms and objects their individual qualities. This course will be followed by “Drawing Fundamentals Part 2: Tone” in the next session, which will carry these ideas forward into tonal rendering. Instruction will be tailored toward the progress of each student and the course will be adjusted according to class need. Returning students will have the chance to further develop their own individual work and abilities.
Monday, 10am to 12pm
Instructor: David Kohan
Registration and Fees
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Members: $175.00; after 3/13/2024: $195.00
Non-Members: $195.00; after 3/13/2024: $215.00
Advanced Registration Required.
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Week 1: Materials and setup. Gesture as an approach to drawing. Introduction to layout and the picture plane.
Week 2: Eye–hand coordination. Introduction to structure and proportion. Measuring techniques.
Week 3: Contour line exploration. Begin still life: thumbnail and layout.
Week 4: Still life: layout and structure.
Week 5: Still life: development of surface information.
MATERIALS (with prices from Blick.com):
Can substitute comparable (such as Blick.com) products.
Staedtler Lumograph Pencils, set of 12, $12.59
https://www.dickblick.com/items/staedtler-lumograph-pencil-set-of-12/
Staedtler Mars Plastic Eraser, single, $1.60
https://www.dickblick.com/items/staedtler-mars-plastic-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/
Optional:
Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad, 18” x 24”, 80 lb., 24 sheets, $14.74
https://www.dickblick.com/items/strathmore-400-series-drawing-paper-pad-18-x-24-24-sheets/