Drawing for Life
Location: Scottsdale Location
Room: TBA
Mar 9-11, 2010
Meets 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri
Tuition: $380.00
Model Fee: $10.00
Level: INT-ADV
Status: This program is completed
One of the most important disciplines in traditional art is drawing. This workshop will focus on how to improve your drawing skills using common sense
methods as measuring, plumbing, and the angularity of shapes and how they relate to each other. We will be doing exercises with gesture, contour and a final rendering. Drawing from life is very important, but other alternatives will be explored. Let’s take the guesswork out of where to start, how to finish and more importantly how to become more accurate. The Student will come out of this class with a different outlook and a new love for drawing. Trust me, if your drawing improves so will your paintings!
- Daily Schedule
- Morning: drawing, snack break, painting
- Afternoon: lunch, ceramics and mixed media
Instructor -- Phil Beck
Phil Beck studied at the American Academy of Fine Art in Chicago. Although his predominant medium is oil, he is known for his speed and accuracy in his beautiful drawings. His paintings have garnered numerous awards and hang in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and abroad. Beck has been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Horseman and was recently honored with the Old West Museum’s purchase award and limited edition print. Beck is a regular participant in the Settlers West Miniature Show, Mountain Oyster Club, Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum Show, and Phippen Museum Western Show.
- Sketch Book: 12 x 9
- Newsprint Pad: 24 x 18
- Sturdy Drawing Board
- Carson Drawing Paper
- One box Willow Stick Charcoal, Soft
- Sander Pad
- Ebony Pencil
- Kneaded Eraser
- Catalogues or Magazines with Figures
- Good Photos for Reference (NO FLASH)