Figurative and Still Life Drawing, Observation and Memory
From 36 £ /h
Drawing as the basic visual language is one of the most powerful ways to connect what you see and record through your body. This class is suitable for people who are applying for Bachelor and Master programs in Art.
We will start with still life drawing and continue our observations with the human figure. Initially, I would suggest pencils, pastels, crayons, and charcoals to make the drawings on paper. After getting familiar with the human figure, I will ask you to alter the medium; i.e., the marker and the surface, to explore the visual language of the materials.
Moving from observation to the materiality of our drawings, I will ask to draw and write from memory. This part of the class would enable us, to collect images and make narratives from our source materials that we have observed, recorded, and recalled.
We will start with still life drawing and continue our observations with the human figure. Initially, I would suggest pencils, pastels, crayons, and charcoals to make the drawings on paper. After getting familiar with the human figure, I will ask you to alter the medium; i.e., the marker and the surface, to explore the visual language of the materials.
Moving from observation to the materiality of our drawings, I will ask to draw and write from memory. This part of the class would enable us, to collect images and make narratives from our source materials that we have observed, recorded, and recalled.
Extra information
A pencil and bunch of papers bigger than A4 are sufficient.
Location
At student's location :
- Around Islington, United Kingdom
About Me
Sahand Heshmati is a multidisciplinary artist from Iran, living in the US and the UK. Sahand graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Studio from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has been a member of the Association of Iranian Painters since 2018. Sahand has a fellowship from Kala Art Institute, 2022, and is the author of Mahbubeh, the Poor Farm Press, 2021. In addition, he has participated in the Viewing Program, The Drawing Center, New York, NY, 2021, Separate Boundary, Iranian Artists’ Forum, Tehran, Iran, 2021, The Annual Exhibition of the Association of Iranian Painters (AIP), 2020.
His work shows in the United States and Iran. Recent exhibitions include Present Artifact, Ralph Arnold Gallery, Loyola University Chicago, 2021, Kolombeh, 6018NORTH, Chicago, IL, 2019, Sahand Bijeh [Kalam] Zanjani, Azad Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2017, Percussive Planes, Azad Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2016. Also, He has performed at Chicago Cultural Center and Mana Contemporary, Chicago, IL, 2019, Links Hall, New Blood XII, Chicago, IL, in 2018.
Sahand also has talked on various platforms including Drawing Center, NYC, NY, Monira Foundation, Jersey City, NJ, Mana Contemporary, Chicago, IL, and School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
His work shows in the United States and Iran. Recent exhibitions include Present Artifact, Ralph Arnold Gallery, Loyola University Chicago, 2021, Kolombeh, 6018NORTH, Chicago, IL, 2019, Sahand Bijeh [Kalam] Zanjani, Azad Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2017, Percussive Planes, Azad Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2016. Also, He has performed at Chicago Cultural Center and Mana Contemporary, Chicago, IL, 2019, Links Hall, New Blood XII, Chicago, IL, in 2018.
Sahand also has talked on various platforms including Drawing Center, NYC, NY, Monira Foundation, Jersey City, NJ, Mana Contemporary, Chicago, IL, and School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Studio from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, MFA
Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics from Shahid Beheshti University, BSc.
Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics from Shahid Beheshti University, BSc.
Experience / Qualifications
2019 -Teacher Assistant, Painting and Drawing Department, Printmedia, Continuing Studies, Contemporary Practices, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
-Instructor of Record, Painting and Drawing Department, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
-Teacher Assistant
August 2019 - December 2019
Professional Practices: Kevin Kaempf
Teacher Assistant
August 2019 - December 2019
Beginning to Screen Print: Brian Joseph Rush
-Substitute Teacher
August 2019 - December 2019
Roving-Sub for Multi-level Painting classes co-curated Advanced Painting
-Teacher Assistant
January 2019 - May 2019
Continuing Studies, Drawing to Painting: Larissa Setareh Borteh
-Teacher Assistant
January 2019 - May 2019
Material and Tech. for Drawing: Richard Duetsch
-Teacher Assistant
January 2019 - May 2019
Contemporary Practices : Core
-Teacher Assistant
January 2019 - May 2019
Continuing Studies, Animation: Snow Fu
2018 Teacher Assistant, Painting and Drawing Department and Film, Video, New Media, and Animation Department, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US.
-Office Assistant
August 2018 - January 2019
Visual Communication Design Department
-Teacher Assistant
August 2018 - January 2019
Material and Tech. for Painting: Frank Piatek
-Teacher Assistant
August 2018 - January 2019
Animation I: James Trainor
2017 Gardoun Studio: Co-owner and printmaker since 2015, Dehkadeh Olampic, Alborz, Iran.
-Instructor of Record, Painting and Drawing Department, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
-Teacher Assistant
August 2019 - December 2019
Professional Practices: Kevin Kaempf
Teacher Assistant
August 2019 - December 2019
Beginning to Screen Print: Brian Joseph Rush
-Substitute Teacher
August 2019 - December 2019
Roving-Sub for Multi-level Painting classes co-curated Advanced Painting
-Teacher Assistant
January 2019 - May 2019
Continuing Studies, Drawing to Painting: Larissa Setareh Borteh
-Teacher Assistant
January 2019 - May 2019
Material and Tech. for Drawing: Richard Duetsch
-Teacher Assistant
January 2019 - May 2019
Contemporary Practices : Core
-Teacher Assistant
January 2019 - May 2019
Continuing Studies, Animation: Snow Fu
2018 Teacher Assistant, Painting and Drawing Department and Film, Video, New Media, and Animation Department, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US.
-Office Assistant
August 2018 - January 2019
Visual Communication Design Department
-Teacher Assistant
August 2018 - January 2019
Material and Tech. for Painting: Frank Piatek
-Teacher Assistant
August 2018 - January 2019
Animation I: James Trainor
2017 Gardoun Studio: Co-owner and printmaker since 2015, Dehkadeh Olampic, Alborz, Iran.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Persian
Skills
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