Drawing I (Tue)
PD-Class | Available
Learn the fundamentals of the most important art form: drawing. Our goal is to draw realistically and train our eyes to capture what is in front of us. We will see how light and shadow creates form, practice subtle transitions in shading, use of proportions, angles, and more. Anyone can learn to draw, and with practice, you can bring your artistic visions to life. Skill level: Beginner
- Materials needed for this class:
- 18X24 pad of drawing paper in white,
- graphite pencil,
- vine charcoal,
- kneaded rubber eraser,
- blending stump
Glen Ward
A native of Florida, Ward was born in Kissimmee and grew up in a rural community on the east banks of Boggy Creek in Southern Orange County. Even as a boy, he liked to draw and paint but began his art career in 1974. During eight years of study at art centers in Orlando, Winter Park and Maitland, he began intensive study in private sessions with several established and successful artists. Formerly a member of the Artist League of Orange County, he served on the executive board and received awards in several of the League's shows. Once a member of the Central Florida Art Association, he served in the capacity of vice president and program chairman. He has also been a member of the Central Florida Watercolor Society. He has written and self-published three educational books on art. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Associate Board at Maitland Art and History Museum planning and producing events for the museum. His work is quietly revered by a select group of private collectors throughout the United States. Especially cherished are his watercolor portraits.
As well as being an artist, he is a retired cosmetologist after 55 years working in the profession. He served the State of Florida as a member and chairman of the Board of Cosmetology within the Department of Professional Regulations, a position appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Florida Senate. He has an Associates of Science degree as a paralegal from Southern College in Orlando, Florida. He was nominated and was accepted for inclusion in the 68th edition of Who's Who in America, 2014. Currently Ward serves as an instructor at Crealde School of Art, teaching watercolor, drawing, pastel, oil pastel, acrylics, oil, colored pencil and portraiture.