Drawing & Painting the Portrait
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Classes
Course Description:
Individual coaching on the drawing and painting aspects of portrait painting. Focus on developing your drawing skills only or develop your abilities to render the model in color. Bring drawing and or painting materials of your choice to the first class for poses lasting 2 to 3 weeks
Skill Level: Intermediate
The Art of Line: Mindful Drawing for Observation & Expression
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Classes
Course Description:
This course introduces a line-based method of observation to express structure, proportion, and relationships using intentional line work. Through guided observation exercises and simple line practice rooted in traditional Chinese art methodology, students develop line sensitivity, control, and the ability to construct form with clarity and intention.
Outdoor Sketching and Perspective
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Classes
Course Description:
Get outside and draw! Take advantage of Summer with this outdoor observational drawing class. You will be led on drawing excursions in and around Evanston to learn to draw the urban landscape. Elements of linear perspective, observational drawing, and color will be brought together in this unique class. Alternate indoor locations will be used in the event of inclement weather.
Skill Level: All Levels
Outdoor Sketching and Perspective
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Classes
Course Description:
Get outside and draw! Take advantage of Summer with this outdoor observational drawing class. You will be led on drawing excursions in and around Evanston to learn to draw the urban landscape. Elements of linear perspective, observational drawing, and color will be brought together in this unique class. Alternate indoor locations will be used in the event of inclement weather.
Skill Level: All Levels
Pen & Ink Watercolor Ages 16+
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Classes
Course Description:
Using still life and reference materials, create drawings and paintings using a variety of pens–dip pens, micron pens, brush pens; watercolors, Dr. Martin Watercolors, inks, and brushes, on various papers.
Skill Level: All Levels
From Head to Toe: Contemporary Portrait Making and Figure Study
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Classes
Course Description:
Explore figure drawing fundamentals: proportions, gesture, anatomy, line, shape, composition and value, while working in dry media such as graphite, charcoal, and pastel. Study both classical and contemporary examples that range from Durer to Diebenkorn.
Skill Level: Intermediate
From Head to Toe: Contemporary Portrait Making and Figure Study
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Classes
Course Description:
Explore figure drawing fundamentals: proportions, gesture, anatomy, line, shape, composition and value, while working in dry media such as graphite, charcoal, and pastel. Study both classical and contemporary examples that range from Durer to Diebenkorn.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Ensemble of the Portrait
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Classes
Course Description:
Individual coaching on the drawing and painting aspects of portrait painting. Focus on developing your drawing skills only or develop your abilities to render the model in color. Bring drawing and or painting materials of your choice to the first class for poses lasting 2 to 3 weeks.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Painting the Still Life in Oils Ages 16+
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Classes
Course Description:
Utilizing still life, students will learn step-by-step procedures along with the materials and craftsmanship of oil paint. Through studies and exercises, the essential skill of drawing accurately will be developed and the fascinating realms of color theory, composition, and creating the illusion of dimension will be explored.
Skill Level: All Levels