Learn to appreciate numerous drawing media and their unique characteristics. Each class will introduce a media and demonstrations will present methods to explore. The color wheel will be reviewed to describe how to mix colors as well as to achieve value. Colored pencil and watercolor pencils offer a wide range of techniques. Oil pastel is the closest drawing material to painting and you will learn how to apply color on color and work to blend and mix. Turpentine can be painted to dissolve the oil crayon and produce washes. Pastel is a quality chalk media and colors are applied and blended with a cloth. This technique required patience to build up color. Learn to control the lightest application of color and build up value to darkest value. The fourth class will invite you to use a media of your choice. Techniques in this course will include drawing contour line, building value, cross-hatching, and observing composition. Practice drawing using a range of still-life objects. You will study their basic shapes in line and value. The class will review the elements and principles of art and practice them through drawings. This step-by-step drawing experience is ideal for beginners and important for experienced students. Bring a sketchbook 9”x12” or larger. Other materials are provided, but if you have supplies, please bring them.

Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10am to 12:30pm