ZOOM class 1.
Line of horizon. Frontal and aerial perspective. Line. Stroke. Tone.
September 29, 2021
10AM to 12PM EST Montreal
Homework by October 5th, 2021.
Review by October 8th, 2021.
ZOOM class 2.
Simple geometrical forms.
October 6, 2021
10AM to 12PM EST Montreal
Homework by October 12th, 2021.
Review by October 15th, 2021.
ZOOM class 3.
Still life. Composition theory.
October 13, 2021
10AM to 12PM EST Montreal
Homework by October 19th, 2021.
Review by October 22nd, 2021.
ZOOM class 4.
Theory of holes. Shadows.
October 20, 2021
10AM to 12PM EST Montreal
Homework by October 26th, 2021.
Review by October 29th, 2021.
ZOOM class 5.
Folds forming.
October 27, 2021
10AM to 12PM EST Montreal
Homework by November 2nd, 2021.
Review by November 5th, 2021.
ZOOM class 6.
Flowers. Bouquet. Composition.
November 3, 2021
10AM to 12PM EST Montreal
Homework by November 9th, 2021.
Review by November 12th, 2021.
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This Academic Pencil drawing course is a basic program for the absolute beginner level.
For those who feel that something is missing in their knowledge base.
For those who want their drawings to have more air, atmosphere, correct tonal shades and a strong perspective.
This 6 week course is the foundation for future drawing and painting work. This intense program covers themes from the material choice to the basics of light and shadow.
What this course gives you?
If you want to draw and not just trace, then this course is for you!
You will learn:
- how to hold a pencil so that your drawing stays clean and un-smudged;
- how to set up your work space;
- how to create a strong and balanced still life composition and how to set up the light for thecomposition;
- why the contrast of light and shadow is the most important aspect of your work;
- how shadows form the shapes and values of subject;
- and much more
Materials and tools you need for the course:
– Printer paper for photo references (optional);
– Drawing paper, at least 15-20 sheets Format A4 (printer paper) plus 1-2 sheets Format A3 (double printer paper). You might need more, depending on how many home work exercises you will be doing. You can use any type of paper for your class and home exercises, even printer paper would be acceptable to use. Although for the better result the drawing paper with weight 80 lb. (130g/m2) or more is recommended. My recommendation is Strathmore 400 series Drawing paper, 80lb.
Pencils; 2H, H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B. You can use any type of pencils. My recommendation is Blackwing; Derwent, Staedtler Mars Lumograph;
– Artistic tape;
– Eraser. You can use any type of erasers. My recommendations are: black eraser, electric eraser and kneading eraser;– Paper towel and Kleenex;
– Drawing board (the board which you will tape your paper to); You can use a clipboard or any smooth surface board big enough to place you paper on it;– Ruler;
– Pencil sharpener or Craft knife;
– Dust brush (optional);– Blending Stumps and Tortillons (optional);
– Q-tips (optional);
– Sanding paper sharpener (optional);
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Access to support materials is scheduled a few days before the first Zoom class.
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