Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition with William D - Wed - 9 Classes

Wednesdays, July 2 - August 27, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.

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 9-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.

Adults

Beginners

$ 400

Syllabus: For 9-week class

Week 1: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Introduce Comparative Measurement

Week 2: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Understanding hard and soft edges

Week 3: Still Life- Comparative Measurement, Drawing from Direct Observation.

Week 4: Still Life- Understanding Light and shadow. Blending with Pencils

Week 5: Still Life- Drawing flowers and other complicated forms

Week 6: Landscape- Composition, Working from photo.

Week 7: Landscape- Composition, Working From photo

Week 8: Figure: Drawing Live Model

Week 9: Figure: Drawing Live Model

• 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