Bouguereau Master Copy Part 1-Drawing a “Cartoon”
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Bouguereau Master Copy Part 1-Drawing a “Cartoon”
Duration:1 Day- 6 Hours
Hone your observational skills with this immersive tutorial conducted in graphite. This course introduces the essential aspects drawing sight-size, offering a strong foundation in drawing as a standalone skill while preparing artists for the purposeful and thoughtful application of these techniques as a beginning stage in the process of French academic painting which Bouguereau worked in and taught at his atelier in the 19th century. This is part 1 of a 10 part series where we will delve into the entire process of copying Bouguereau's painting Le Crépuscule seen below.
Course Outline
Sight-Size Measuring & Drawing a Construct/Cartoon- Master the sight-size method to measure proportions accurately. Build the foundation of your drawing with a precise and structured construct. We will be working on a full sized cartoon of the painting. The full-sized cartoon was used to perfect the proportional accuracy of the subject in a manageable dry medium like graphite before transferring it to a oil primed linen.
This is not the painting that we will be copying but this illustration shows the cartoon process.
Why Attend?
This crash course equips participants with a strong foundation in observational drawing, emphasizing techniques that stand on their own as a complete method for creating detailed and accurate works. More importantly, these techniques are designed to prepare student artists for the next stage: a purposeful and thoughtful transition to painting. Whether you're just starting out or seeking to refine your process, this course provides a focused, hands-on approach to artistic growth
What to Expect:Drawing Demos, 6 hours total: Attend a comprehensive live online demonstration, offering in-depth insights into the core fundamentals of sight size and the techniques used by Bouguereau.High Resolution Recordings- Every demo will be recorded and you will be able to study and re-watch them as much as you’d like.
Disclaimer:
This webinar is going to be recorded and available for purchase on the ARA Boston website. By signing up you are agreeing that any questions asked and answered by the instructor are OK to be recorded. The only video feed that is going to be recorded is of the demo, no video feed of participants will be recorded. Morning session 9:30-12:30 PM EST1 hour lunch 12:30-1:30 PM ESTAfternoon Session 1:30-4:30 PM EST
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson is a dedicated painter and esteemed instructor at The Academy of Realist Art Boston, passionately committed to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of painting. Currently serving as the principal online atelier program instructor at ARA Boston, he also conducts private online lessons from his well-equipped home studio. Eric's unwavering ambition lies in weaving his own artistic link within the chain of tradition, diligently mastering the working techniques employed by the revered old masters whom he deeply admires. By integrating these methods into his own artistic process, he aims to achieve a remarkable level of authenticity and fidelity in his diverse range of subjects, spanning from captivating portraits to evocative still life and captivating landscapes. With each new encounter with beauty and truth, Eric yearns to present a fresh perspective that unveils the timeless beauty and eternal truths, albeit seen through a distinct lens and colored by a unique artistic medium.