Drawing from observation, learn the traditional and contemporary methods of depicting three-dimensional space, textures, patterns, and hyper realistic details. Using the rules of linear and atmospheric perspective, create still lifes, landscapes, and figure drawings. Composition, light, tonal value, spatial relationships, perspective, and design principles are explored. A model will be present for the last two sessions.

The cleanest and easiest medium to put creative ideas to paper, colored pencil drawing involves techniques of layering, blending, and glazing in a direct format to create beautiful images that often belie the medium. Achieve impressionist, traditional, or expressive effects as you find your own voice through exploration of color and design. No class 1/8/20.

Further develop your artistic skills and explore different drawing tools and styles. Identify your own personal drawing style as you draw from setups and a live model. Class demonstrations and individual guidance in traditional or contemporary approaches are provided. Work in any drawing media.

Finding inspiration by masterpieces hanging in a museum is a time-honored tradition. Degas, Ingres, Delacroix, and Picasso all copied masterworks at the Louvre. Learn the fundamentals of drawing while finding inspiration at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Meet with the Chief Registrar to learn about the Museum collection of drawings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Class meets at the Museum. No class 10/1/19