September 11 to October 16, 2024 - Wednesdays - 4:30 to 6:00 P.M.

6 weeks of class

6 participants

Age: 10+

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 6-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.

Syllabus:

Week 1 Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Introduce Comparative Measurement

Blending with pencils and powdered graphite

Week 2 Still Life- Drawing from Direct Observation.

Week 3 Landscape- Composition, Working from photo. Drawing with Pen.

Week 4 Personal Projects

Week 5 Personal Projects

Week 6 Personal Projects

Mask optional

Price: $180

Essential supplies (no need to purchase new tools 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/

Bio

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 needsMask optional

At the end of the course there will be an exhibition of students’ work at the Georgetown Book Hill Library.

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