128-Beginner Drawing
In Person | Available
The class will introduce beginning as well as experienced students to the infinite activities that define the drawing experience. They will be exposed to the fundamental principles of composition, value gradations, and visual observation skills.
Students will subsequently employ the learned skills via the use of a variety of pencils, including colored pencils, pastel pencils and pastels, multi colored markers, oil pastels, digital art, charcoal, stencils and additional materials.
Experienced students will independently embark upon projects based upon personal exploration. This will include further refining and developing the learned skills. Creativity and exploration will be very much encouraged.
- Ideally each student should have:
a pencil kit including a full range of 9H to 9B pencils (if cost is a factor, please have at least a 2H, a #2 and any 3B, 4B, or 5B pencil)
an 11 X 14 sketch pad - heavier, sturdier drawing paper will more effectively withstand the abuse of repeated erasures and the heavy layering of graphite
a kneaded eraser and
a cardboard blending tool (tortillon)
Suggested retailer for art supplies: Michael's.
Oscar Beck
MA William Paterson University; Received 45+graduate credits from NYU, including studies in anatomy, art history, studio art and photography. Exhibited art in NJ and NY galleries, receiving awards in painting, drawing, photography and sculpture over 30 years. Art instructor in private high schools, teaches and exhibits in NJ galleries.