In this class, we learn different ways to improve your overall drawing skills.  The course will include a series of fun activities that master artists use to look at the world differently.

Different drawing techniques we will explore together include:

Week 1:  Contour Line Drawing- Students will explore different ways to use contour line drawing to look at the form and shape of objects.
Week 2:  Negative Space Drawing - Students will look at and define the negative space around objects.
Week 3:  Drawing Upside Down- Students will look at the world from a flipped perspective.  They will learn how to look at images, objects, and people with new eyes.
Week 4:  Dramatic Lighting Studies - Students will do  a series of short drawings using dramatic lighting to highlight objects/people in charcoal.  

No background knowledge is required for this course, just a love for art!  Previous experience is helpful, but not required.

For homework, students will need to spend between 1 and 2 hours per week developing a final artwork, using the instructions/discussion from the week, that will be provided in a video at the beginning of each week.  Learner progress will be evaluated through in progress photos of their work and class correspondence with the teacher/classmates about progression during the creation process throughout the week.  The teacher will provide individual feedback and guidance as each student works through their weekly projects.  Students provide encouragements and constructive feedback/analysis to their classmates throughout the course.

This is a flexible schedule class with no live meetings.  Students will be provided videos and instruction for each week and skills to practice.  All information is posted on the first day of the scheduled week.  Through out the week, students and the teacher will post work and participate in a class discussion/analysis about their work development, setbacks, discoveries and final projects.  All students are encouraged to participate in the discussion/analysis.