Discover the vibrancy and realism you can achieve with colored pencils! Topics in this class will include descriptive and expressive line quality, color relationships, cross-hatching, capturing light, volume, and texture. Learn about the science of color theory and diverse applications of colored pencils. We will be drawing from botanicals and your favorite photographs of landscapes. Previous drawing experience required. Build a strong foundation in drawing and gain an understanding of cinematic color to help you develop confidence and skill. Level is intermediate.

Open your ways of seeing and enjoy expressing yourself through drawing. Learn basic techniques for interpreting the three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional picture plane. Topics include sighting and measuring, line, shape, value, perspective, figure and ground, and communicating with a variety of traditional drawing media (graphite, charcoal). Whether you're new to art or looking to expand your skills, my class program is designed to meet you where you are.

Materials list:

2B, 4B, 2H, 4H graphite, Strathmore/basic white sketch paper 11" x 17" or close in size, kneaded eraser, Mars sStaedtler eraser, ruler, bamboo squares, white trace paper, masking tape, 2 pieces vine charcoal, charcoal pencil, bristol paper/recycled cracker/cereal box, miscellaneous b/w computer and color 8.5" x 11" print outs.

Experiment with capturing the likeness and texture of your favorite pet or local animal and/or favorite person. We will be working from photos in graphite and colored pencil or any dry medium of your choice. For students with previous drawing experience. Class begins with art history context.

In this drawing class you will work on basic drawing techniques of Gesture, Mass, Contour, quality of line, composition, and form. You will learn and discover how each drawing tool works and how to find your handwriting through simple, repeatable exercises. Whether you have been drawing for years or are a true beginner, this fun and engaging class will guide you in a judgement free, non academic setting.

Supply list

18 x 24 Drawing paper tablet    

sketchbook    

sketching set (includes soft vine charcoal, compressed charcoal, conte, graphite pencils, white plastic eraser, kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener)    

chamois cloth or cotton rag     

Nice to have:

Scissors

Small straight edge or ruler

Blending stumps (Tortillions)

Conte

Lead Holder

Binder Clips