| This
class explores the major themes in portrait drawing in color, from
'conte drawing' to 'full color oil crayon drawing'
Each
class begins with a lecture note handout including a bibliography
& followed by a discussion . We select a pose and draw from
live models, working to complete a single drawing by the end of
class. This is followed by a short game of critique tag (limited
to positive criticism only!) Student work is digitally photographed
& available as as 'student work' with the days class notes &
then projected at the beginning of the next class as a slide show.
In this way we can see the progress made by all as the classes progress.
Class 1 explores
materials used in the class including local & on line sources
and economics of material selection. We will also review drawing
fundamentals as they apply to color portrait drawing. Then the class
& instructor will draw the model.until time for the critique.
Class 2 explores
the different approaches to drawing the head including: gesture,
and 2 types of 'blocking'. A short lecture on color theory &
its application in portraiture.
Class 3 approaches
to producing preliminary drawing & layout work. A short discussion
of grissaille ( gray) underpainting to establish value first.
Class 4 color
alternatives to conte: pastels & colored pencils. A short discussion
of toned paper.
Class 5 treating
color as value. Ignoring local color.
Class 6 oil
& watercolor crayon variations.
Class 7 mixed
media & compatibility.
Class 8 Final
project critique & final drawing
We
will explore ways to preserve and develop highlight whites, as well
as how to create a living black, and the best most effective color
combinations used to create shadow. Live model subjects will be
provided for each class & we will end the class series with
a self-portrait or other optional subject drawing taken from contemporary
sources.
Leave the class with comfortable advanced skills and feel ready
to take on any portrait drawing project
Begin
by giving yourself permission to explore. We all learn by exploration.
Fill your sketchbook with projects, pieced samples, & visual
ideas. Treat the sketchbook as a journal for visual thinking.
PORTRAIT
DRAWING sequence progression:Gesture,Contour, Weighted Line,
Value,Detail
This
class will focus on the: tools, materials & techniques specific
to color portrait drawing.
While
it is the major motivation in portraiture. 'accurate image making'
is not the entire point. Real images or subjects are not guides
for our work, they are only excuses to do the image making. The
drawing is the primary motivating force, taking liberties is expected.
Each time, ask "does this benefit the finished drawing?"
The drawing is the point, attaining a likeness is the excuse. |
Location:
On campus AS 1627 04/10/2010 - 05/22/2010
