Drawing, Painting, Design & Professionalism   

Have you always wanted to draw? Get a step-by-step, hands-on guided tour of line drawing with charcoal and pencil—all supplies provided! Grasp an understanding of observational drawing, translating what the eye sees on to the page, as well as the design and composition principles that lie beneath all art: line, color, texture, and values. Let this non-judgmental introductory class be the stepping-stone to future art classes. Includes materials; please bring a bag lunch.

Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Through free-hand drawing, you will develop skills to render three-dimensional objects - using drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective, and composition. Bring an 18 by 24-inch drawing pad, a selection of graphite pencils, and a eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class.

 

Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Through free-hand drawing, you will develop skills to render three-dimensional objects - using drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective, and composition. Bring an 18 by 24-inch drawing pad, a selection of graphite pencils, and a eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class.

 

Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Through free-hand drawing, you will develop skills to render three-dimensional objects - using drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective, and composition. Bring an 18 by 24-inch drawing pad, a selection of graphite pencils, and a eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class.

 

Dive into water-based media for use in daily sketching, direct painting, collage, and printmaking. Weekly demos range from wet-on-wet washes, wet-on-dry washes, use of various grounds, and ways to create glowing color using watercolor, gouache, and other mixed media approaches. Work from still-life’s, the outdoors, photographs, and personal forms of self-expression. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced students. See website for materials.

 

This class offers a non-traditional, fresh approach to an old traditional medium. Learn how to create vivid pastel paintings by exploring basic techniques and a variety of underpainting formulas. Students will learn the versatility of using soft pastels by pushing the medium using various art mediums, tools, and supports. Prerequisite: Some drawing experience is helpful. Includes some materials; see Materials List

Cartooning, or visual storytelling, is more than just an enjoyable indulgence of the imagination; it speaks to interests such as editorial illustration, children’s book illustration, comic strips, comic books, and storyboarding. Its various forms combine caricature, figure drawing, and illustration through the medium of ink and watercolor on paper. Instruction will focus on character development, illusions of movement, sequential staging, setting management, inking, and coloring―all aimed towards the refinement of narratives and ideas. Bring a 9 by 12-inch sketchbook, Sharpie fine point marker, and a sharpened pencil to the first class.

 

Learn the skill of quick gestural drawing for sketching on the go, whether for jotting down travel memories or ideas for later exploration. Quick gestural drawing and the use of perspective will be covered. Class will convene outdoors on SW Campus grounds and the Riverwalk. A variety of media suitable for quick, on-the-go drawing will be explored from ink, markers, gouache, and watercolor pencils. See website for materials list.

This multi-level class is for beginners with some drawing background or for experienced student-artists who would like to refresh their drawing skills or learn about different drawing styles and materials. Students will move beyond using drawing merely to render objects accurately and will come to view drawing as a challenging vehicle for expression of both form and narrative. Bring a sketchbook or drawing pad (size 11 by 14 or 18 by 24-inches) and a selection of pencils and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class. Prerequisite: Basic Drawing or equivalent experience.

This course offers traditional and alternative approaches to the body in art. Students will explore how to draw the gesture clearly and breaking down forms that make up the human body into basic volumes and will explore various interpretations of the human form, from representation to abstraction. To develop their personal style, students will work from live models and personal images, using a variety of drawing materials. Bring an 18 by 24-inch newsprint pad, a selection of pencils and an eraser to the first class; additional materials will be discussed at that time. Model fees are included. Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience. Model fees are included; see website for a materials list of supplies. 

 

This course is designed for beginners or for those that have minimal painting experience. Oil paints—known for their flexibility, slower drying and working time, opacity as well as transparency, and depth of color—offer the painter a variety of application methods from thin glazes to thick impasto painting. Students will learn the basics of working in the medium while exploring a variety of techniques (glazing, layering, alla prima, and others) and foundations as they acquaint themselves with oil painting. Prior drawing and painting experience helpful but not required. A supply list will be handed out and discussed at the first class; students are welcome to bring any oil painting supplies they have on-hand (paints, brushes, etc.) to review with the instructor

 

This course is designed for beginners or for those that have minimal painting experience. Oil paints—known for their flexibility, slower drying and working time, opacity as well as transparency, and depth of color—offer the painter a variety of application methods from thin glazes to thick impasto painting. Students will learn the basics of working in the medium while exploring a variety of techniques (glazing, layering, alla prima, and others) and foundations as they acquaint themselves with oil painting. Prior drawing and painting experience helpful but not required. A supply list will be handed out and discussed at the first class; students are welcome to bring any oil painting supplies they have on-hand (paints, brushes, etc.) to review with the instructor

 

Painting is an ideal class for the beginning student who wants a structured approach to painting with acrylic paints. The all-levels class will cover color mixing, paint application, selection and use of brushes, and other painting tools, as well as painting composition for the beginning student. Students with prior experience can work independently with guidance from the instructor. A limited color palette is encouraged to learn how to mix a variety of colors. See Materials List.  There are no prerequisites; however, Basic Drawing is recommended. 

Painting is an ideal class for the beginning student who wants a structured approach to painting with acrylic paints. The all-levels class will cover color mixing, paint application, selection and use of brushes, and other painting tools, as well as painting composition for the beginning student. Students with prior experience can work independently with guidance from the instructor. A limited color palette is encouraged to learn how to mix a variety of colors. See Materials List.  There are no prerequisites; however, Basic Drawing is recommended. 

Painting is an ideal class for the beginning student who wants a structured approach to painting with acrylic paints. The all-levels class will cover color mixing, paint application, selection and use of brushes, and other painting tools, as well as painting composition for the beginning student. Students with prior experience can work independently with guidance from the instructor. A limited color palette is encouraged to learn how to mix a variety of colors. See Materials List.  There are no prerequisites; however, Basic Drawing is recommended. 

This class is for both the first-time painter, as well as the student who would like to learn more about the various approaches to painting in this very direct water- based medium. Demonstrations will be given on how to paint wet-on-wet washes, dry-on-wet washes, and with a dry brush. Color theory as it relates to watercolor will be discussed. Intermediate level students, while developing an independent vision, will learn ways to improve their painting skills through advanced demonstration, practice, and critique. See Website for materials list.

This class is for both the first-time painter, as well as the student who would like to learn more about the various approaches to painting in this very direct water- based medium. Demonstrations will be given on how to paint wet-on-wet washes, dry-on-wet washes, and with a dry brush. Color theory as it relates to watercolor will be discussed. Intermediate level students, while developing an independent vision, will learn ways to improve their painting skills through advanced demonstration, practice, and critique. See Website for materials list.

This course is geared to empower artists with the many  possible creative approaches used in abstract expression from narrative, figurative or landscape. Working with  acrylic medium on paper or canvas, as well as mixed  media applications, the course will concentrate on color relationships and gradations to provide a foundation for  abstract exploration. In addition, compositional resources  will be explored through geometric design, texture, pattern,  and line.