Drawing 101: For Students ages 8 and up, this class puts the emphasis on tonal drawings. Small compositional studies are used for framing and quick drawing. No erasers allowed. The use of shapes and patterns of light and dark are emphasized. Learn the gray scale using graphite pencils working with still life and learning how light effects objects.
Sketching: In order to create detail drawings; one must learn how to sketch. Drawing loose, drawing through and drawing with rhythm is the beginning to each class. Warm up with marker boards and make many mistakes. Learn through them and become skilled after the first class. Learn to draw the figure, head and hands quickly using proportions, light weight, construction and simple shapes. No details allowed.
Beginning Painting: Painting skills begin at any age. Students ages 8 and up begin with a gray scale using acrylic paint. Values are emphasized and patterns of light and dark shapes create the form. Color is applied by understanding the color wheel and the use of compliments are applied. Various color palettes are used by advanced students using the Masters techniques.
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