ONLINE Traditional Drawing & Illustration for Teens
Meets ONLINE Thursdays @4:45pm-6:45pm ( NY/ Standard Eastern Time) via Zoom
Suitable for Teens 11- 16 yrs
This is the perfect introductory class to the important skill of traditional drawing. In just a few weeks-develop confidence working with sketches & demonstrate strong compositions. Explore classical principle techniques for achieving accurate proportion & a comprehensive approach to linear perspective. In the first few weeks, we will develop an eye for line- form & tone in still-life arrangements using a combination of pencil, charcoal or inks. Practical exercises on how to draw using the right side of the brain, how to draw curves, use contour technique & straight line approximation technique, the essentials of drawing ellipses, drawing a cylinder, hemispheres & how to employ horizontal lines & vanishing points, & how to use cross contours to give your drawings a sense of volume and accuracy. Learn how to level lines to double check accuracy & ensure the lengths of your lines are accurate, how to use the midpoint establishment to ensure the two major halves or your drawing are accurate- these classic exercises help you learn how to see shape and form. In the last few weeks of the course, we will put together all the techniques to create more ambitious accurate finished drawings.
Register for disocunted monthly Class PK or individual Class sign up available as a taster experiece.
Meets ONLINE Thursdays @4:45pm-6:45pm via Zoom
Suitable for Teens 11- 16 yrs
This is the perfect introductory class to the important skill of traditional drawing. In just a few weeks-develop confidence working with sketches & demonstrate strong compositions. Explore classical principle techniques for achieving accurate proportion & a comprehensive approach to linear perspective. In the first few weeks, we will develop an eye for line- form & tone in still-life arrangements using a combination of pencil, charcoal or inks. Practical exercises on how to draw using the right side of the brain, how to draw curves, use contour technique & straight line approximation technique, the essentials of drawing ellipses, drawing a cylinder, hemispheres & how to employ horizontal lines & vanishing points, & how to use cross contours to give your drawings a sense of volume and accuracy. Learn how to level lines to double check accuracy & ensure the lengths of your lines are accurate, how to use the midpoint establishment to ensure the two major halves or your drawing are accurate- these classic exercises help you learn how to see shape and form. In the last few weeks of the course, we will put together all the techniques to create more ambitious accurate finished drawings.
Art supplies are NOT included in your online class fee. A supply list will be supplied to you at time fo rgistration
Students are required to download the (free) Zoom App before class time. After your register we will supply you with a link to join the class on your App