Drawing
(pencil, charcoal, etc)
(about 7 weeks)
basic introductory format is composed of 3 essential components of visual arts: (Perception, Perspective and Composition)
1. Shape (form)
2. Volume (size)
3. Composition (placement)
Using a step by step (from simple to complex depending on skill level) method the student will understand what is needed in order to draw successfully. Drawing techniques will be from a traditional approach.
Depending on drawing skill level, the program will include still-lives, animals, landscape, portraiture and master studies (copying from the masters). In the process, we will examine a variety of medias and techniques of drawing such as charcoal, graphite and oil pastels/conte crayons.
Materials: are extremely important. Students will be taught not only what to use, but also how to use it and take care of the materials.
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Oil Pastels
(about 7 weeks)
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Watercolor
(about 7 weeks)
Painting is like drawing with a brush; therefore drawing skills are continuously stressed. However, the subject matter should become more 3-dimensional. Students will learn the basic techniques of painting with a brush, brush manipulation, and care. Students will also learn the use of watercolor terms such as dry brush, wash, and glazing. |
Acrylic Painting
(about 8 weeks)
Students will learn application and manipulation of materials. The binder in acrylic paint is a plastic synthetic. Therefore, acrylics dry quickly and are water soluble.
Students will also learn:
- Brushes and paint care.
- Arrangement of color in the color palette
- Mixing specific hues.
- Paint application, brush techniques and clean-up.
Program will include:
- Still life
- Animals
- Landscapes
- Master Studies.
Impasto = paint apply thick
Morbidezza ( Italian delicate) = an extreme delicacy and softness of coloring in painting.
Advanced students at this stage will be able to choose or create their own subject matter. However using their knowledge of the great masters composition and symbolism in their paintings. |
