Instructed life figure drawing workshop in Oceanside, California, with Lena Nechet. In this class, we will draw nude and dressed art models, make anatomical studies, analyze the human body for gesture sketches, and create academic-style drawings in a variety of approaches, using dry media.
In January 2024, the sessions will start at Studio ACE.
Figurative Art Drawing
Models
We will work with life art models and we need to express our respect for their hard work.
Please, no devices with cameras within reach, all sounds off.
Instruction
During the time models rest, we will discuss everything related to the artistic representation of the human figure. We will systematically go over the best approaches to figure drawing, human anatomy useful for artists, proportions, techniques, and composition. Sessions will include demonstrations, personal time with the instructor, group presentations, and art critique sessions.
Materials
Bring hard dry media and art grounds, portable water media sets can be useful on special paper.
Please, no soft pastels or oils to keep the air clean.
Recommended Drawing Sets
To start, the minimal set of supply I recommend would be:
- white drawing paper over 20 inches;
- a graphite pencil, 2B.
- white eraser;
- a thin wine charcoal (optional).
Advanced set that would be suitable for work with light and shadow on mid-tone:
- brown-toned acid-free drawing paper 20"+;
- willow charcoal or compressed charcoal sticks;
- white hard pastel stick;
- burnt sienna hard pastel stick, or sanguine (any brown skin tone variation);
- white and kneaded erasers.
Art Supply Lists
Suggested art materials for this session from a reputable online shop, carefully selected by value:
Please use the titles of the recommended items to find them in other stores or pick something similar from what you have.
