Beginning Figure Drawing
Class | This program is completed
In this class, you will embark on a journey towards technical mastery and intuitive understanding of the human form. Starting from quick gesture drawings to longer, more thoughtful poses and drawings, you will learn to incorporate proportions, form, structure, and the use of light and shade to depict volume. The class will place a strong emphasis on essential measuring techniques, observational skills, and value relationships throughout the course. By the end, you will have gained a foundation in figure drawing and be well-equipped to continue your practice independently.
We recommend that everyone registered for an in-person program at Gage Academy of Art receives full COVID-19 vaccination. Gage leaves the use of face coverings when indoors at the facility up to each individual as masks are not required.
Supports:
Drawing board 18x24"
Strathmore 500 series white charcoal drawing pad 18x24"
Rough Newsprint 18x24”
Drawing Materials:
· General’s Charcoal pencils (several HB’s one 2B)
· Kneaded eraser
· Plastic eraser
· Tombow Zero Refillable Round Eraser (optional but VERY useful)
· Blending Stumps (not the spiral wound ones)
· Willow Charcoal (Med. Sticks 5-6 mm)
· Chamois
· Small Snap knife from hardware store
· Sandpaper (120 or 150 grit)
· 2 bull dog clips
· Wooden skewer (for sighting and measuring)