Drawing the French Academic Figure
360 Online Class | This program has been canceled
Open to all levels, this course will cover figure drawing in the French Academic style. Utilizing a combination of the famous "Bargue book," drawing from casts, copying master works, and life models, students will chart a course through both art history and contemporary drawing methods.
Topics will include anatomy, proportion, gesture, light and shadow and materials handling. We will start with simplified anatomy and gesture and gradually work up to complete figures. This course is great for beginners who want a more structured approach to the human figure, and for well seasoned artists who are curious about the French Academic approach.
Supply List:
- 18 x 24 white or ivory drawing paper (Strathmore or Canson)
- large clipboard for 18 x 24 papers
- kneaded erasers
- 2"" binder clips
- HB graphite drawing pencils (Staedtler Mars or Faber Castell).
- Note: If available, students should get the ""Jumbo"" sized pencils.
- Generals white charcoal pencil
- box cutter
- sandpaper pointer block
- 18 x 24 toned paper of the student's choice (Strathmore has readily available blue, tan and grey pads, there are also individual sheets available from other brands)
Additional materials will be discussed first class. Student will need access to camera and printer for references.