Thursdays, January 11 – February 8, 2024, 10:00 – 12:30pm
with J. Jordan Bruns
All about the Torso is well, all about the torso! Our first meeting will go over how arms, legs, and neck fit into the torso, and how the torso bends and tilts. We’ll look at the important muscles and bones and discuss ways to effectively incorporate the knowledge into our drawings. Days 2-5 are spent working from the life model applying our new knowledge into practice. Students are encouraged to work in charcoal, pencil, or conte crayon. Please note there is a $40 model fee for this class.
This is an intermediate to advanced level Art Clinic.
Schedule of Classes:
Class 1) January 11 – Introduction to the Torso, lectures on skeletal structure and major muscle groups
Exercise: Breaking Down the Figure from 2D images
Class 2) January 18 – Working from the live model, focus neck, shoulder girdle
Class 3 January 25 – Working from the live model, focus upper torso and back
Class 4) February 1 – Working from the live model, abdominal muscles, hips
Class, 5) February 8 – Working from the live model, putting things together
Supply List for Applied Anatomy
Pencils 6H, 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B (optional)
Conte Crayon, 2 pack black (optional)
Vine or Willow (soft) charcoal
2 Extra Large kneaded erasers
White Plastic Eraser
18×24” 300 Series Newsprint Pad Rough (Strathmore brand or similar)
18×24” 400 Series Drawing Pad, 24 Sheets Medium, Strathmore brand or similar (optional for pencil)