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Learn to appreciate numerous drawing media and their unique characteristics. Each
class will introduce a media and demonstrations will present methods to
explore. The color wheel will be reviewed to describe how to mix colors as well
as to achieve value. Colored pencil and watercolor pencils offer a wide range
of techniques. Oil pastel is the closest drawing material to painting and you
will learn how to apply color on color and work to blend and mix. Turpentine
can be painted to dissolve the oil crayon and produce washes. Pastel is a
quality chalk media and colors are applied and blended with a cloth. This
technique required patience to build up color. Learn to control the lightest
application of color and build up value to darkest value. The fourth class will
invite you to use a media of your choice. Techniques in this course will
include drawing contour line, building value, cross-hatching, and observing
composition. Practice drawing using a range of still-life objects. You will
study their basic shapes in line and value. The class will review the elements
and principles of art and practice them through drawings. This step-by-step
drawing experience is ideal for beginners and important for experienced
students. Bring a sketchbook 9”x12” or larger. Other materials are provided,
but if you have supplies, please bring them.
