Fridays, April 19 – May 17, 2024, 10:00 – 12:30pm
with J. Jordan Bruns
A line is a dot that went for a walk. There are all kinds of ways to make line in drawing. The drawing tool is only half of the equation. In this Experimental Drawing Art Clinic, we’ll be experimenting with how a tool makes a certain line, but also how WE can change that line. Further, we’ll dive into the important distinction between line and edge; how they make our subject abstract or representational and when to use each while making a drawing. Our in-class work will be split between still life and the live model. Please note there is a $30 model fee paid in class.
Schedule of Classes:
Class 1) April 19 – Emotional qualities of broken, fast and slow lines
Exercise: Describe subjects with a variety of styles to change the viewers response
Class 2) April 26 – Creating Space and Depth though Line
Exercise: Etch a sketch Drawings outside (weather permitting)
Class 3 May 3 – Working from the live model
Exercise: “Simple proportions, Gesture, and Line Exercises”
Class 4) May 10 – Working from the live model
Exercise: “Diebenkorn Revisions”
Class 5) May 17 – Working from the live model
Exercise: “Giacometti Surface”
Supply List
Pencils 6H, 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
Conte Crayon, 2 pack black
Vine or Willow (soft) charcoal
Compressed Charcoal (Char-Kole Squares)
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)
Experimental Drawing: Linework
This class is designed for artists with traditional backgrounds to think abstractly in their work. This class pushes your understanding of composition design, color relationships, and eye movement and promotes using your artistic license. This is an ideal class for artists who want to take their work to a new level. All painting mediums welcome! $10 model fee paid in class.
Fall Class Start Date: September 24, End Date: November 19
Winter Class Start Date: January 14, End Date: March 11
Days: Fridays, Time: 1:00 – 3:30pm
Age Range: 16 and up
Price: $295, 9 sessions
Class Size: Max People 12