Beginner/Intermediate Drawing
Class | Available
Drawing is the original building block for any type of art making. In this class we will explore all of the possibilities drawing affords to make an observed three dimensional object on a two dimensional surface We will focus on different methods of shading, measuring and especially the wonderful assortment of drawing materials available- everything from charcoal to pencils ,papers and (yes)erasers ! Each can help the artist in you achieve different varied effects creating subtle or expressive results. we will also look at drawings both historical and contemporary. Come and draw! It is more than pencil on paper- it is a wonderful end in itself.
This is a combined class with Still Life Painting held in an adjacent studio. Personalized instruction is guaranteed.
- Pencils
Buying drawing pencils can be a bit confusing as they are lettered and numbered , H and B "H" is a harder lead and "B" a softer lead. The numbers refer to the strength of the lead: thus a 6 B will offer a softer effect than a 2H ( we will review this in class) That being said the brand Generals makes a nice drawing set including pencils and graphite sicks and perhaps erasers.
Paper Pads
Strathmere or Dick Blick Brands Purchase white drawing paper, not sketching or newsprint 20"x14"
Erasers- These all give different effects
1 kneadable- usually a grey rectangle
1 gum eraser
1 hard rubber I use Epure/ MAPED
Charcoal
Vine - comes in packages and usually quite thin Also comes in hard and soft Get a variety
Graphite Sticks
Again sold in packs