Dive into the world of drawing! In this complete four-part course, Julie Donaldson will take you through all basic drawing techniques. Join her and get creative for four Mondays: February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th.
Part I: Values and perspectives
Part II: One-point perspective
Part III: Two-point perspective
Part IV: Portrait
The perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity and master this classic art form in all its dimensions. Get your pencils ready!
Open to beginners.
Ages 14 to 99 years.
*This workshop is recorded (you will receive the video link 48 to 72 hours after the workshop)
Part I: Introduction to materials, values and perspectives
Monday, February 5th at 6:30 P.M. (EST)
In Part I, Julie will introduce you to the use of an essential drawing tool: the graphite pencil. Through practice exercises, you will explore how to create gradients with graphite pencils, how to achieve a variety of values and strokes, as well as how to use graphite pencils to create 3D shapes. Atmospheric and linear perspectives will also be covered – all with explanations and concrete examples!
Part II: One-point perspective
Monday, February 12th at 6:30 P.M. (EST)
In Part II, Julie will discuss one-point perspective. Through practice exercises, you will explore two fundamental concepts: the parallel between a point of view and a horizon line and how to calculate the distance between objects in a one-point perspective. All of this with explanations and concrete examples!
Part III: Two-point perspective
Monday, February 19th at 6:30 P.M. (EST)
In Part III, Julie will discuss two-point perspective. Through practice exercises, you will explore two fundamental concepts: how to add a layout around a two-point perspective and how to address viewpoint changes. Julie will also introduce three-point perspective. All of this with explanations and concrete examples!
Part IV: Portrait
Monday, February 26th at 6:30 P.M. (EST)
In Part IV, you will explore a variety of techniques that will allow you to create an accurate and harmonious portrait: visualizing angles and values, working with precision strokes, shadow and light, etc.
List of materials to bring:
✓ Download & print the template
✓ Sketchbook (9 x 12 in)
✓ Staedtler® graphite pencils (2H, F, HB, 2B, 5B and 8B)
✓ Kneadable eraser
✓ Tombow® mini eraser
✓ Staedtler® white eraser
✓ Transparent rulers (30 cm and 15 cm)
✓ Blending stomps