Observational Drawing (Classical methods of still life)

From 30 £ /h

In this 6 week workshop series, you will discover classical methods of drawing objects and still life scenes from observation. Designed in an approachable, step by step way, so that everyone from beginners to advanced artists can become more confident in drawing from life.

- In week 1 we will start off by looking at everything you need to start an observational drawing including materials, lighting and setup. We will do some short introductory drawing exercises.
- In week 2 we will look at the fundamentals of drawing a single object, using methods of measuring, basic line drawing and geometric shape.
- In week 3 we will look at light and shadow and how to describe the three dimensional volume of a planed object.
- In week 4 we will develop our knowledge of light, shadow and tone by learning to draw curved and cylindrical objects.
-In week 5 we will look at how to compose multiple objects within a scene and will learn how to draw this still life scene with a focus on perspective.
- In week 6 we will do a final drawing of a still life scene, and will take a look at how to finalise your pencil drawings by working into shadows and amplifying highlights, using blending techniques and finally, understanding the correct fixing and storage of your drawings.

Extra information

Bring: basic drawing materials (Pencils, paper, rubber)
A table lamp
A table cloth, blanket or piece of soft material
A range of objects to have in each class which will be talked through in the first lesson.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Evie is a friendly and confident Fine Artist based in London with excellent communication skills and experience in both teaching and event management.

Having completed an Art Foundation diploma at Camberwell UAL she then went on to graduate from Newcastle University with a BA in Fine Art in 2018. Since then, she has exhibited at major London Art Fairs, curated and shown work in shows around London and continues to collaborate with Christian Dior and perfume house Guerlain.

Evie has experience in teaching Sip and Paint classes, running Art and Mindfulness classes and Art Tutoring.

Education

- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Fine Art - Newcastle University
- Art Foundation Diploma - Camberwell (University of the Arts London)
- Channing Secondary School & Sixth Form

Experience / Qualifications

- DBS Checked
- Painting Teacher ‘Brush and Bubbles’ August 2021 - ongoing.
- Drawing Teacher - The Brick Gallery, Clerkenwell, January 2021 - ongoing
- Experience in exhibition curation
- Experience in event management

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Drawing & sketching

Art

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

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