FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 8

This week began our anatomy section of the course with the torso. Students made copy drawings in their sketchbooks of the anatomy diagrams. Then students make short pose drawings focusing only on the torso. Thursday students made a long pose torso drawing on toned paper. Next week is the legs.

FA 202 Intermediate Drawing Week 15/16

Week 15/16 Recap - during these final two weeks student had lab time to complete the sketchbook, artist research, weakness to strength, and final projects. Demonstrations for artist research, weak/strong and the final projects were given. Final critique of all projects is due for Monday December 16th.

FA 202 Intermediate Drawing Week 4

Week 4 recap - Monday this week students were introduced to a deconstruction/transformation exercise for addressing possible solutions for midterm drawings.  Looking specifically at the formal elements of composition students were encouraged to try and simplify their object/theme into something more abstract or transform their object/theme through a series of drawings into something else.  Wednesday due to incredible weather, the class drew nature studies in ink outdoors.  Students were asked to make a few ink drawings that had a visual base in something natural they observed from outdoors.

Nature Ink Drawing - Flowers

FA 202 Intrm Drawing Week 2

Week 2 Recap - Mon Labor Day no class, Wed students were introduced to the Object/Theme Analysis project and the Sketchbook project.  Students should have their object or theme choice finalized by class Mon Sept 9 so we can explore a few drawing approaches for creating a more finalized piece.  The Sketchbook project is an on going semester long visual journal and students should draw for 1-2hrs each week.

cloud sketchbook analysis

Fall Semester 2013

Week 1 Recap -
Wednesday - FA 202 Intermediate Drawing we reviewed the course syllabus and discussed both the required materials and the schedule for course projects.  Students can expect to begin work on the Object Analysis project after a brief discussion of the project handout.  Students should plan to bring their sketchbook to class as the Sketchbook project will also be introduced on Wed Sept 4. DO NOT forget to bring your Object/Theme for our first project.  Finally remember to bring the course textbook Sketchbook for the Artist by Sarah Simblet
Thursday - FA 106 Color Theory students reviewed the course syllabus and discussed required materials and course schedules/policies.  Students should come to class on Tues with: paints, brushes, palette, bristol paper to begin work on a color space exploration exercise. 
FA 209 Painting 1 students should bring the following to class on Tues Sept 3: Titanium White 150ml, Ivory Black 37ml, brushes, palette, canvas panel 11"x14" and mediums (turps and neomeg or galykd). Students should also bring both textbooks to class The Complete Oil Painter by Brian Gorst and Oils in 10 Steps by Ian Sidaway. 
FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Students should come to class with sketchbook, drawing paper pad, and a drawing implement. Textbook is Figure Drawing: Design and Invention by Michael Hampton. 

Welcome back! I am looking forward to a great semester of your inspiring work! Best of luck and success this semester, see you Tuesday.

FA 202 Intermediate Drawing Week 3

Landscape ink drawing demo

Week 3 Recap - This short week students met only on Wed.  A cause of the nice weather, the class made nature drawings outside with ink and brush.  Students should be working on their textbook homework (3 composition drawings, 3 negative space drawings) and the photocopy object overlay drawings.