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Introducing a new drawing & painting course from animator and artist Leonardo Beltran. Watch as he teaches you how to draw folds & costumed figures. He teaches this course in various mediums including digital. You will learn how to draw the seven types of folds, how to draw various fabric textures and much more. In many art schools the emphasis is often on the nude form when in reality as a professional artist you are seldom called on to do that. Most of the time when you draw people they will be in clothing. This is an in-depth comprehensive course where Leo teaches you his approach on how to draw clothing and folds.

You will learn:

• How to Draw Folds

• How to Draw Clothes

• Drawing the Seven Types of Folds:

• Drop Folds, Diaper Folds, Zig-Zag Folds, Inert Folds, Half-Lock Folds, Pipe Folds and Spiral Folds

• How to light fabric so that it appears realistic.

• 2 minute, 5 minute & 10 minutes Gesture drawings

• Drawing Folds Digitally

• How to draw various fabrics

In this class, a 'good eye' for composition is developed. Also, the act of sharing one's images with others creates a harmonious atmosphere. This concept of exchange and intertwining can be transferred to many parts of one's life.  A necessary component is familiarity with the mechanics of placing two images on two separate layers in Photoshop. Allowing one's imagination to create visually pleasing images, cooperatively, two students per project, creates amazing results!

This is a foundation figure drawing class featuring drawing mechanics from the fundamentals to the most advanced techniques. We will emphasize and cover key drawing concepts such as the description of form, gesture, line of action, structure, anatomy dynamics and the figure as story. We’ll discuss observing and organizing form, procedures and approaches, the understanding and description of difficult poses with basic theories of modeling form, and analysis of the old masters – composition, design and drawing techniques Emphasis on: desciption of form, gesture, structire, anatomy dynamics, and the figure as story.

Sacred geometry is the study of harmonic patterns that underlie and create the world around us. It is the one thing that is found in everything!This four-part class series is a metaphysical drawing class where we can explore the interconnectedness of all things by drawing the fundamental patterns of nature. We'll explore how these beautiful and basic geometric shapes have the power to align our subtle systems and create a coherent state of harmony. The intelligence of Sacred Geometry is potent and transformational! We will draw the Flower of Life, Metatron's Cube, 12 fold geometries, and much more. 

In this course we will look for inspiration from the great masters of pen and ink illustrators throughout history. By copying masters we will understand their pen strokes and composition.The object of this course is to provide a solid grounding in creating sophisticated ideas for images, the procedures and practices of illustration, and the development of a personal vision. Students learn about representational, narrative, and conceptual approaches to problem solving and how they apply to the practice of illustration in the 21st century. Techniques and professional practice are discussed.

Freehand sketching is an exploration of media, techniques, and ideas. Students will develop a mature sketchbook practice that expands thinking across multiple genres and will strengthen and deepen artistic voice. In-class exercises will enrich skills that will become the basis and touchstone for future work. With a focus on process and output in lieu of critique, students are expected to draw and write daily. Weekly assignments, prompts, and practical development that explore daily life, imagination, and the relationship between words and pictures will allow students to develop and complete multiple sketchbooks throughout the semester. Tips, tools, techniques and inspiration! Have you started to draw — but don’t know what to do next? Join the entire faculty of Sketchbook Skool as they share all they’ve learned while filling hundreds of sketchbooks with beautiful art. Moreover, they’ll show you how your sketchbook can help you hone your skills, explore your family history, appreciate nature, deepen your daily experiences, tell stories, exercise your imagination, meditate — and so much more. Whether you’ve just started to draw or have been sketchbooking for years, this encyclopedic course will be a resource you’ll come back to again and again. This class covers all the basics of keeping a sketchbook! We will take a look at Diaries, comics ,pets and animals, Nature, travel, portraits, pens and watercolor.

Introducing a new drawing & painting course from animator and artist Leonardo Beltran. Watch as he teaches you how to draw folds & costumed figures. He teaches this course in various mediums including digital. You will learn how to draw the seven types of folds, how to draw various fabric textures and much more. In many art schools the emphasis is often on the nude form when in reality as a professional artist you are seldom called on to do that. Most of the time when you draw people they will be in clothing. This is an in-depth comprehensive course where Leo teaches you his approach on how to draw clothing and folds.

You will learn:

• How to Draw Folds

• How to Draw Clothes

• Drawing the Seven Types of Folds:

• Drop Folds, Diaper Folds, Zig-Zag Folds, Inert Folds, Half-Lock Folds, Pipe Folds and Spiral Folds

• How to light fabric so that it appears realistic.

• 2 minute, 5 minute & 10 minutes Gesture drawings

• Drawing Folds Digitally

• How to draw various fabrics

This is a foundation figure drawing class featuring drawing mechanics from the fundamentals to the most advanced techniques. We will emphasize and cover key drawing concepts such as the description of form, gesture, line of action, structure, anatomy dynamics and the figure as story. We’ll discuss observing and organizing form, procedures and approaches, the understanding and description of difficult poses with basic theories of modeling form, and analysis of the old masters – composition, design and drawing techniques Emphasis on: desciption of form, gesture, structire, anatomy dynamics, and the figure as story.

Sacred geometry is the study of harmonic patterns that underlie and create the world around us. It is the one thing that is found in everything!This four-part class series is a metaphysical drawing class where we can explore the interconnectedness of all things by drawing the fundamental patterns of nature. We'll explore how these beautiful and basic geometric shapes have the power to align our subtle systems and create a coherent state of harmony. The intelligence of Sacred Geometry is potent and transformational! We will draw the Flower of Life, Metatron's Cube, 12 fold geometries, and much more. 

In this course we will look for inspiration from the great masters of pen and ink illustrators throughout history. By copying masters we will understand their pen strokes and composition.The object of this course is to provide a solid grounding in creating sophisticated ideas for images, the procedures and practices of illustration, and the development of a personal vision. Students learn about representational, narrative, and conceptual approaches to problem solving and how they apply to the practice of illustration in the 21st century. Techniques and professional practice are discussed.

Here's your chance to participate in the possibilities of one of the most rewarding mediums, Watercolor. Its fluidity and ability to create 'see through' layers of itself on watercolor paper can be a sought-after look in the art world. Work with veteran watercolorist, Sunshower Rose, who was mentored by a master, while still in high school. A legend in the Verde Valley, having designed the City of Sedona official logo, she offers her well-developed methods of creating with this medium. She also involves drawing and inking in the "Sunshower" technique, including some surprises! 

Freehand sketching is an exploration of media, techniques, and ideas. Students will develop a mature sketchbook practice that expands thinking across multiple genres and will strengthen and deepen artistic voice. In-class exercises will enrich skills that will become the basis and touchstone for future work. With a focus on process and output in lieu of critique, students are expected to draw and write daily. Weekly assignments, prompts, and practical development that explore daily life, imagination, and the relationship between words and pictures will allow students to develop and complete multiple sketchbooks throughout the semester. Tips, tools, techniques and inspiration! Have you started to draw — but don’t know what to do next? Join the entire faculty of Sketchbook Skool as they share all they’ve learned while filling hundreds of sketchbooks with beautiful art. Moreover, they’ll show you how your sketchbook can help you hone your skills, explore your family history, appreciate nature, deepen your daily experiences, tell stories, exercise your imagination, meditate — and so much more. Whether you’ve just started to draw or have been sketchbooking for years, this encyclopedic course will be a resource you’ll come back to again and again. This class covers all the basics of keeping a sketchbook! We will take a look at Diaries, comics ,pets and animals, Nature, travel, portraits, pens and watercolor.

In Watercolor Landscape Painting with Art Gecko, students will become familiar with basic materials and equipment, understand basic watercolor techniques, execute key topics into basic landscape designs, find joy in paiting, and share knowledge with one another. Each week will bring a new lesson as students learn increasingly advanced techniques, building on previous lessons, including the use of mixed media, pens, pencils, etc. The class will also go over washes, glazing and layering, lifting, using frisket, and more. Students will learn about the materials, including brushes, brush care, paper, paints, (tubes vs. pans), color choices, and wet/dry techniques. The class will discuss composition as well as what makes a piece compelling, and what makes a piece boring. The class will do sketching, focusing on composition, and values to create a foundation for a great painting. See why students find classes with Art Gecko fun and informative.  

In Watercolor Pencils with Art Gecko, students will become familiar with basic materials and equipment, understand basic watercolor pencil techniques, execute key topics into basic designs, and find joy in painting and sharing knowledge with one another. Each week will bring a new lesson, learning increasingly advanced techniques, building on previous lessons, including the use of mixed media, pens, pencils, etc. The class will learn about materials, including brushes, brush care, paper, pencil techniques, color choices, and wet/dry techniques. Students will discuss composition as well as what makes a piece compelling, and what makes a piece boring. The class will do sketching, focusing on composition, and values to create a foundation for a great painting. See why students find classes with Art Gecko fun and informative.