The pose depicted in the reference photo we will be using during this 2:30 hour, online class, Is Andrea Morani’s interpretation of a Caravaggio-esque pose reminiscent of the executioner’s we can see in Caravaggio’s painting “The Martyrdom of St, Matthew”.

We will be drawing this striking pose using charcoal and chalk on toned paper, paying particular attention to the effects of the light on the forms of the body, practice measuring the figure accurately and render it tonally. Andrea’s incredible muscular definition will also give us the opportunity to have clearer insight in the superficial muscular volumes.

All participants will receive the photo reference to use during this drawing session

Materials:

• Charcoal sticks in medium, soft and extra soft gradations. My favorite brand is Nitram, but you can use any charcoal brand you are used to. Do not use willow charcoal because it is too weak for our purposes.
• Compressed charcoal pencils in medium, soft and extra soft gradation, General’s is a very good and cheap brand.
• White chalk in pencils and-or sticks.
• Paper: Medium value, tan or gray toned paper such as Canson, Mi teintes, Fabriano, Hahnemuhle or Strathmore Charcoal toned.
• Kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, sand paper.