In this figure drawing workshop, we will practice various techniques for constructing the human form. There will be an emphasis on Gesture, Shape, Mass, Value, and Proportion. We will utilize short poses to introduce the various techniques. Some longer poses will be held for guided practice. Students should expect to leave the workshop with an introduction to a variety of techniques they can practice and synthesize into their own work.
Layout of Day:
Morning session: 10 am – 1 pm
Lunch: 1 pm – 2 pm
- Smooth newsprint drawing pad size 18 x 24
- Drawing board with clips (large enough to hold the drawing pad)
- Vine or Willow charcoal sticks (soft preferred, medium okay)
- Charcoal Pencils: Soft, Medium, Hard (one of each is enough for the session)
- Crayola colored pencil set 12 or 24 pack
- Blending Stump
- Kneaded eraser
- Metal hand sharpener
- Hobby knife with new blade
- Sandpaper stick or A sheet or two of fine to medium grit sandpaper (sharpening)