The Elements of Art and Drawing the Figure
with Douglas Land

Fridays, 6 classes
9:30am – 12:30pm

Skill Level: All Levels

Offered for: Winter Session 1 (Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12 and 19)

The Elements of Art will be the basis for drawing the figure each week. There will be emphasis of one or more of the foundations of drawing and art, including line, tone, shape, form, color, texture, space, size and direction. Using various materials, we will explore a number of creative ways of drawing the figure. We will utilize handouts and reference materials each class, as well as having time for instructor demonstrations, individual and class instruction and critiques.

Materials List: Items in (parenthenses) are optional
– Drawing paper of choice, size 12″ x 16″ or larger
– Graphite pencils of HB or softer to 9B ( a graphite sick is also helpful )
– Pencil sharpener with 2 size openings and shavings holder ( an x-acto knife is also fine )
– Blending tools such as paper stomps and tortillions, a few soft and small brushes, or a small piece of chamois
– Erasers: Kneaded and Pink Pearl
– Charcoal pencils of medium and soft hardness
– Vine or willow charcoal sticks
– White chalk stick or white charcoal pencil
– Pens of choice ( Ink with brushes and nibs and holders can also be tried )
– Pastel and/or Conte dry stick colors of choice ( pencil and oil based varieties also available )
– ( Colored pencils if you wish )
-Color materials of choice

Any questions? Please feel free to contact instructor by calling 727-643-2554 or by email [email protected]

Cost:
Member $175
Non-Member $205
Model fee included

For more information, please call the Morean Arts Center at 727.822.7872