Beginning Drawing: The Comparative Method

Thursdays, November 5 – December 17 / 6 – 9 pm
NOTE: No class on 11/26

Whether you are a beginner or a intermediate level artist this class is designed to help your improve your drawing techniques. Students will start with the very basics gainnig a solid foundational working knowledge of how to draw what they see with an empasis on tonal range, perspective and shading. Through drawing drills and take-home assignments students will gain a better understanding of tool use and drawing techniques to create successful drawings using the comparative method.

Instructor: David McCamant
Ages:15 and Up / All Levels

Supply List:

• Drawing Pencils: 3 – HB, 1 – each B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 1 – White pastel pencil
• Erasers: 1 – Kneaded, 1 – White ‘soap’
• Drawing Board: 24”x 32” Incredible Art Board (or similar)
• Clips: 2 – Bulldog brand clips (as large as you can find)
• Paper: 1 – 9” x 12” Pad Strathmore Charcoal Paper Medium Weight (white), 1 – 9” x 12” Pad Bogus Rough Sketch Paper (brown), 1 – 12” x 18” Pad Strathmore Charcoal Paper Medium Weight (white), 1 – 9” x 12” sketchbook
• Small pencil sharpener