Drawing Skills for Artists

09/18/2024 - 10/23/2024

Wed: 11 am - 1 pm

$185 (6 classes)

36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Instructor: Laura Mandile

The basis for almost any successful work of art is a good composition. You need to create a sketch that draws the viewer’s eye around the entire page. From there, even if you plan on completing your sketch in another medium, you need to understand the values and proportions of your composition. Lessons will include composition; shading techniques, creating better depth and form; drawing from observation, reference or imagination; gestural drawing of the human form; perspective and more. Classes will focus on pencil drawing, but charcoal and color media such as colored pencil, watercolor pencil and pastel pencil will also be introduced. Subjects may include still life from observation, florals, landscapes, animals, portraits or fantasy. Students will need No. 2 or HB pencils, white vinyl and kneaded eraser, sharpener and a good sketchpad. If you prefer to finish your work as a painting, bring your medium of choice to the final two sessions. Some materials will be provided.