Drawing II

Overview This is a one-week course (3hrs/day). The primary subjects relate to style, developing ideas, preparation, and practice in art. Working with pen, pencil, and charcoal, participants expand on what was learned in Drawing I (or similar experiences). This class will be best for people who have some experience drawing but want to take it further. Objectives Develop the tools to make beautiful/interesting drawings. Get the fundamentals down and use them to draw from life and photo references. Days 1. Intro & Types of Art (Gesture – Fast Drawing, Non-Representational). 2. Harmony, Rhythm, Pattern, Unity, Movement, Variety, Contrast (Style/ Techniques: cross contour, eraser drawing, and using the side of the charcoal). 3. Ideas, Content, Subject and "varying levels of completion" (Sketchbooks, Thumbnails, and Drafts). 4.  Prep and Patience (Final Drawing Layout/Blocking In, Draughtsmanship). 5.  Finishing Touches (Final Drawing Completion). Outcome At the end of these classes, participants will have undergone the steps used to make a large charcoal drawing (and several smaller drawings and preliminary work). A further understanding of the elements and principals of drawing will have been developed through application and discussion.

Drawing II Intermediate Materials Compressed Charcoal, Vine Charcoal, Kneaded Eraser, Rubber Eraser, Basic 8x11 Sketchbook, 2-3 Pieces of Large Charcoal Paper (and drawing board?) 2 black pens (Jelly Roll), Pencils