Our Introduction to Drawing and Critical Techniques class for teens ages 13 to 17.
This class will serve as a fantastic introduction class for those beginning their journey as an artist or wishing to improve and to master their skills in drawing. It is designed for those wishing to better understand critical drawing techniques that are essential to capturing what you see as an artist with accuracy, and with a much more realistic description of three dimensional form.
This class will discuss basic concepts in drawing technique, the construction form by way of its basic geometric form, and thoughts on how to build a more effective and powerful composition which includes a sense of movement, light and shadow, or focal point. Concepts in shading technique, understanding the effects of light, and the strengths and weaknesses of various drawing methodology will be discussed.
Various types of drawing media and surfaces will be explored in an effort to understand their unique properties and capabilities.
The class will include lectures and demonstrations by the teacher as well as one on one critiques with students.