Drawing is the most valuable skill in all the visual arts and is core to many artistic disciplines. Think of drawing as the scaffolding that all art is built upon. With a strong foundation, an idea can go from a simple sketch to a well developed idea to a final work of art.

While learning basics like composition, line, and value, students will explore drawing with pencil and charcoal. Instruction will include step-by-step demonstrations and individualized guidance.

This course is perfect for adult beginner students looking to develop their drawing skills.

We will go over:

• Week 1: Developing hand-eye coordination through line contour drawings.

• Week 2: Understanding how light creates value and effects form with value charts and mini still lives.

• Week 3: Composition and creating a final still-life of the students choosing using light and dark values.

Note: If you have any objects that you’d like to bring in for your final still-life, feel free to either bring them in or run them by us.

Ideas: shoes, mugs, flowers, etc. Items that are visually interesting!