In this class we will explore the principles of effective drapery painting. We will begin by covering the principles of effective modeling or shading as it is often referred to in the vernacular, applying them to simple shapes and masses. Then we will examine the anatomy or structure of hanging drapery and fold types, as found in “The Seven Laws of Folds” published by George Bridgman in 1942, utilizing contemporary sources (drawsh.com) to further our understanding. Thirdly we will look at paint application and density as relevant to the portrayal of luscious illusionistic fabric, ranging from thinner layers to juicier impastos, in a manner similar to that of John Singer Sargent. In practicing this we will work from fabric set up to range from hanging points of tension, to supported by resistance beneath, and we will look closely at how it behaves in the intermediary spaces as a result of those influences. After this we will transition to working with looser fabrics draped over the form of a model to begin to understand how the figure influences the fall of drapery and its movement through space. Finally we will finish the class taking all that we have covered and applying it to costume and clothing, again utilizing a model to assist us, and addressing different fabric types and their behaviors as we do.