September 4 to October 23, 2024
Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Beginners
Want to develop your interest as an artist and looking for a place to start? Whether you want to make artwork that is realistic or abstract, all art shares the same fundamentals.
Beginning with traditional forms of drawing, this 8-week class will start by teaching comparative measurement and drawing from direct observation. Next this class will teach students how to work with photographs and use cameras as a means of augmenting their creativity instead of limiting it. Finally, this class will teach students how to find inspiration from various sources throughout art history and set students down the path towards understanding composition.
Overview:
Adults
$ 320
At the end of the class an exhibition with the students ‘artwork will be held at the Book Hill Georgetown library.
Syllabus: For 8-week class
Week 1 (Sep 4) Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Introduce Comparative Measurement
Week 2 (Sep 11) Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Understanding hard and soft edges
Week 3 (Sep 18) Still Life- Comparative Measurement, Drawing from Direct Observation.
Week 4 (Sep 25) Still Life- Understanding Light and shadow. Blending with Pencils
Week 5 (Oct 2) Landscape- Composition, Working from photo.
Week 6 (Oct 9) Personal Projects
Week 7 (Oct 16) Personal Projects
Week 8 (Oct 23) Personal Projects supplies (no need to purchase new tools and materials if you already have your own.)
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/
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
