Summer 2017
Experimental Drawing: Intermediate to Advanced Level Artist
Class 8) August 18 – Figure Drawing, “White Conte on Black Paper”
white conte and Mi Tintes pastel paper
Class 9) August 25 – Figure Drawing, “Colored Conte on Colored Paper”
Bistre and Sanguine conte on Mi Tintes pastel paper
Fall 2017
Experimental Drawing: Intermediate to Advanced Level Artist
Class Start Date: September 22, End Date: November 17
Days: Fridays, Time: 9:30 -12:00pm
This course emphasizes the artistic importance of drawing. We’ll explore a range of drawing methods: both traditional and nontraditional techniques. We’ll focus on increasing visual sensitivity, cultivating technical skills, and understanding the steps of building a drawing. $20 model fee paid in class. For students under the age of 18, you and your parent/guardian must obtain instructor permission prior to enrollment in this class. Minimum age 16.
Schedule of Classes:
Class 1) September 22 – “Portrait Drawing in Graphite Reduction”
BFK paper ($5 in class), kneaded erasers, and pencils
Class 2) September 29 – “Portrait Drawing in Graphite Reduction”
BFK paper ($5 in class), kneaded erasers, and pencils
Class 3) October 6 – Sketching! Drawing out of the studio: Part 1
ink or watercolor pencils, “Aquastroke” Brush Pens, cut BFK paper
Class 4) October 13– Sketching! Drawing out of the studio: Part 2
brush pen on sketchbook paper
Class 5) October 20 – Figure Drawing, Gesture, simple proportions, short poses
Vine charcoal, kneaded erasers and newsprint paper
Class 6) October 27 – Figure Drawing, “Shadow Blocking” Part 1
vine and compressed charcoal on newsprint or white charcoal paper
Class 7) November 3 – Figure Drawing, “Shadow Blocking” Part 2
Pigma brush pen on white drawing paper
Class 8) November 10 – Figure Drawing, “Aquastroke and Ink Pencils”
ink or watercolor pencils, “Aquastroke” Brush Pens, BFK paper
Class 9) November 17 – Figure Drawing, “Colored Conte on Colored Paper”
Bistre and Sanguine conte on Mi Tintes pastel paper
FREE CLASS!!! Class 9) Friday, November 17 – 12:00 – 3:30pm- lunch/critique (Bring food!) – Bring up to 5 paintings/drawings to be critiqued by the group (open to all) Critique begins at 1:00pm
Please note that there is a class model fee of $20 per person for the class (5 models, five days) please make the check (or cash) out to Jordan Bruns. There are also paper costs that are for specific exercises but feel free to bring your own paper as long as it matches what we’re using in class. I buy in bulk so can sell it at cost.
Class Supplies:
14 X 17 (or similar size) Newsprint Paper pad
Sketchbook
Pencils – 6H, 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
Vine or Willow (soft) charcoal
2 “Pigma brush pens” BR
“Aquastroke” Brush Pens (they hold water)
Black, White, Bistre and Sanguine conte crayons (comes in pack called “matchbox”)
Derwent Inktense Pencil Set, Assorted Color, 12-Tin – Note: watercolor pencils will work too
Extra Large kneaded eraser
White Plastic Eraser
Drawing board large enough for 18×24” paper (optional)
Acid Free Artist Tape
For Sale in class:
BFK Rives, Printmakers Paper $5.00
White/Black/Colored, “Mi Tintes” Pastel Paper $3.00
Pigma brush pens $2.00