Experimental Drawing: Trial and Error
Fridays, July 11 – August 8, 10:00 – 12:30pm
5-week Art Clinic Class
Even the greatest museum artists didn’t get it right on the first try. In fact, some of the most iconic works of art are the result of a process full of experimentation, revisions, and embracing mistakes. This Experimental Drawing class encourages you to dive into that process, using trial and error to refine your work. By embracing corrections and revisions, you’ll not only improve your skills but also let the journey of creation show in the final piece, adding depth and character to your art. Please note there is a $30 model fee paid in class. Visit jjbruns.com/class-notes/ to see the class syllabus and supply list or email Jordan at jjordanbruns@gmail.com with any questions. Minimum age 14. 5 sessions.
Schedule of Classes
Class 1) July 11- Drawing by the Brail Method.
Exercise: What kind of linework can we create when we cannot see the object?
Class 2) July 18 – Add and Subtract – Destroy and Rebuild
Exercise: Using our “Organic Still Life” as subject, build a drawing by constantly adding and subtracting the imagery. Keeping “precious” at bay until the end.
We will use artist Rachel Wolfson Smith as our inspiration for this technique – https://www.rachelwolfson.com/
Class 3 July 25 – Working from the live model – Destroy Rebuild (round 2)
Exercise: We will use our techniques from the previous week but this time with the live model
Class 4) August 1 – Working from the live model
Exercise: “Non-Dominant Hand, energy drawings, and Blind Contour”
Class 5) August 8 – Working from the live model
Exercise: “Line Quality, Collaboration Drawings, Shape Only”
Supply List
Pencils 6H, 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
Conte Crayon, 2 pack black
Vine or Willow (soft) charcoal
2 Extra Large kneaded erasers
White Plastic Eraser
18×24” 300 Series Newsprint Pad Rough (Strathmore brand or similar)
BFK Rives Paper 2 sheets (around 20×16″ or so)
Create a Color Brand Graphite Powder
“Materials Pass” is an optional fee that covers all the materials you would need for this Art Clinic class. For “Experimental Drawing” the materials pass is $30. Please note that with Material Pass, you keep your artwork but are leasing the drawing/painting tools (like brushes and palette). If you select to pay the Materials Pass, please email Jordan Bruns, to let him know. You can always email with any questions.