Instructor: Felicia Forte
Medium: Drawing
Course Meets: September 14, 15
Class times: 9:30-4:30
Tuition: $250 + $35 model fee
Level: All Levels
Description:
Graphite is a sensitive and flexible medium, and my preferred way to create highly finished portrait drawings. I will demonstrate each step of my process, pausing to allow you to follow along on your own drawing and offering individual instruction in-between demos. We will work from a live portrait model who will remain in the same pose for the entirety of the workshop. My method for drawing focuses on patient, careful observation, abstraction of shapes (dark and light shapes) and the methodical recording of these observations, to attain a thoughtful likeness. I will also discuss my dedication to design at its base level (in each mark I make with my pencil) as well as how it affects composition and ultimately the feel of your completed work. My process will be laid before you step by step, supplemented by hand-outs.This workshop will breakdown the process of creating a beautiful portrait drawing, eliminating the mystery, and giving you tangible building blocks for further study.
Step 1: Registration Form
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Step 2: Payment
Payment via Check
Check must be made in US Dollars only.
- Mail it to:
Carmel Art Institute
3728 The Barnyard
Carmel, California
USA - You will receive an email when your check has been credited to your account and everything is complete!
- Please note, processing and posting of checks and money orders may take up to 2-3 weeks.
Payment via PayPal
Supply List
- Strathmore 400 series paper, 18″x24″
http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-400-series-drawing-paper-pads/ - Graphite pencil(s)- I like to use mechanical pencils, .5 or .7 for which you can purchase different hardnesses of lead at the art supply store. You can also use regular graphite pencils, buy several hardnesses, you can find them at any art supply store. http://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-kimberly-drawing-pencils/
- Drawing board that fits 18″x24″ paper and clips to fasten the paper to the board (soemboards come with clips attached)
- Grey Kneaded eraser (you will need an eraser that has not touched charcoal)