Jul 2 to Aug 27 - Tuesdays - 11-2 pm
Whether you want to be a traditional oil painter or a digital illustrator, it is very important to have a solid foundation in drawing.
This 9-week class will allow students to pursue their own interests in art while also being introduced to fundamental principles of drawing. This class will start with pencil, then explore powdered graphite, and pen. Students will be provided with a mix of drawing exercises to develop their skills and opportunities to develop their own interests.
Overview:
Teens
Beginners
6 participants
$378
At the end of the class an exhibition with the students ‘artwork will be held at the Book Hill Georgetown library.
Syllabus
Week 1 (Jul 2) Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Introduce Comparative Measurement
Week 2 (Jul 9) Still Life- Drawing from Direct Observation.
Week 3 (Jul 16) Landscape- Composition, Working from photo. Drawing with Pen.
Week 4 (Jul 23) Personal Projects
Week 5 (Jul 30) Personal Projects
Week 6 (Aug 6) Personal Projects
Week 7 (Aug 13) Personal Projects
Week 8 (Aug 20) Personal Projects
Week 9 (Aug 27) Personal Projects
Essential supplies (no need to purchase new paints, brushes, and materials if you already have your own.)
Recommended Pencils. 6 or 12 Set Recommended. 2b pencil essential if you only
want to buy 1: https://www.dickblick.com/products/staedtler-lumograph-drawing-sketching-pencils/
Pencil Sander: https://www.dickblick.com/products/richeson-sandpaper-pointer/
Soft Brush (3/8” Flat): https://www.dickblick.com/products/utrecht-manglon-synthetic-brushes/
Powdered Graphite: https://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-graphite-powder/
Pens- Assortment of sizes recommended. 005 is essential: https://www.dickblick.com/products/sakura-pigma-micron-pen/
Hot Pressed Paper- Recommended to go to an art store and pick out something in person. Paper should feel sturdy and have a texture you like. I use these: https://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-300-series-bristol-board-pads/
Drawing Board: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-sketch-pad-clip-board/
Lightweight Easel: Students will be responsible for their own easel. These are lightweight, easy to transport, and not too expensive.: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-aluminum-tripod-travel-easel/
About William Demaria
William Demaria is a Baltimore based artist who has always loved drawing and traditional oil painting. He finds the process of creating artwork itself to be beautiful and has always been interested in studying the way artwork is made. He believes that every student, no matter their skill level, has an individual voice that should be developed. His teaching style is flexible and the pace of his classes adapts to suite individual students needs
