Learn to appreciate numerous drawing media and their unique characteristics. Each class will introduce a black media and demonstrations will present methods to explore. Pencil is the familiar form of graphite, but it also comes in sticks and powder. Vine, compressed, and conte are types of charcoal. Learn to control the lightest application of vine charcoal and build up value to darkest black. The pen and ink allows for a beautiful range of line and washes. Techniques in this course will include drawing contour line, building value, cross-hatching, and ink washes. Practice drawing using a range of still-life objects. And study their basic shapes in line and value. The class will review the elements and principles of art and exercise them through drawings. This step-by-step drawing experience is ideal for beginners and important for experienced students. Bring a sketchbook 9‘x12” or larger. Other materials are provided.
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