The effects of the light on the human form can be fascinating and unpredictable, the direction or intensity of the light can dramatically change a pose, without the model moving an inch.

In this online, 6 week sessions course, we will draw the human figure in a variety of poses and lighting, to explore the esthetic and creative possibilities created by the light on form using a variety of techniques, such as reduction technique and charcoal and chalk on toned paper.

This course is a very good opportunity to keep practicing drawing the figure including also aesthetic, narrative and expressive elements, and open the door to the exploration of a variety of artistic possibilities.

Materials

Paper: we can start with a pad of Strathmore charcoal paper, white and toned. We will discuss more types of paper in class

Drawing materials: charcoal in sticks (non compressed) such as Nitram in hard, medium and soft gradations. Compressed charcoal pencils in B, 2B, 4B gradations (Wollf’s Carbon) or hard, medium, soft (General’s), white chalk in sticks and pencils.

Kneaded eraser, pencil eraser such as Factis or Tombow, sand paper and a small, sharp blade to sharpen the drawing utensils.

More drawing material will be discussed in class.