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How to Draw Intermediate: Mixed Media Figure Drawing
Class experience
WHAT TO EXPECT: How to Draw Intermediate: Mixed Media Figure Drawing is the next step for those learners who have experience with figure drawing or have taken a figure drawing course with me before. In exploring the figure and gesture drawing through various media, learners will engage with new ways to think about their approach to art, learn how to use a wide variety of materials, master their figure drawing skills, and much more. HtDI: Mixed Media Figure Drawing is designed in the same,...
Learners will... Build the knowledge and skills to work with multiple mediums Master figure and gesture drawing (which trains the eye to recognize landmarks of the human form and proportion) Master contour drawing Learn how do to reductive processes Learn how to create drama and interest in figures Learn how to do a variety of shading techniques (such as hatching and cross hatching) Learn how to draw figures "in motion" Learn how to mix media successfully
I am delighted to be able to offer classes that emphasize fine art techniques through the lens of observational drawing. Observational art is a method of learning to draw with three principles in mind: understanding of the subject, building looking skills, and practice of artistic technique. Through this method and practice, learners can draw anything. Completion of my courses will result in a learner who is engaged with art and understands basic art technique. Even students who are not aspiring artists have much to gain from drawing, including improvement of hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity skills. Along with my bachelor’s degree in art history and studio art from a premier liberal arts institution in Ohio, I also have been teaching since 2016. My online teaching career began on Outschool in 2017. I have taught homeschoolers, unschoolers, and undergraduate students of all ages. My background in art history means that my classes are created with an understanding of historical precedence- I’m teaching what I know works! Many of my classes include examples of important artworks from masters for students to examine and learn skills from. In addition, my many years of teaching art have helped me curate concise and logical drawing curriculum that young artists can easily pick up and apply to their work. Every art class I teach hopes to provide learners with all the knowledge and support they need to grow as an artist.
Homework Offered
All projects will needed to be completed outside of class if they are not finished within the period. No formal homework is assigned.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
To remove the stress of what is sometimes a very daunting course of study, your learners will not have tests, quizzes, or formal grades in the class. Instead, I utilize positive verbal critiques to provide feedback and encourage improvement. However, if grades are requested I will provide them via rubrics that will suggest a grade. Learners progress will be gauged by the completion of their assignments, execution of techniques, and their class presence (being on-time, listening when I am speaking, and how they communicate with peers).Grades Offered
4 files available upon enrollmentFor this class, learners will need a wide range of materials. Purchasing all of the following materials brand new may cost between $30.00-$50.00 USD, depending on brand, quantity, and size. Graphite Pencils, preferably a range of 2H, HB, B, and 2B Charcoal of any kind Erasers (Vinyl and Kneaded) Crayons OR Pastels of any kind (soft, hard, or oils) Colored Pencils of any kind Black ink in some form, whether it be a ball-point pen or India Ink (with brush or dip-pen) Markers of any kind Large Mixed Media Sketchbook (12" x 9" or larger) Optionally: Newsprint pad or paper I provide four PDFs for this course: HtDI200SMMF2023Syllabus.pdf - A syllabus with in-depth lesson plans and course expectations PoliciesandRequirements2023.pdf - Course policies MixedMediaMaterialsGuide2023.pdf - Mixed media materials guide Glossary2023.pdf - Glossary of basic art terms
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
For this class we will be using online photobanks of models from websites like Line of Action and Scott Eaton's Bodies in Motion. While all models will be clothed, some images may still be inappropriate for your learner. Please investigate these websites before signing up for this course.
Hello and welcome to my teacher profile! My name is Adria, I am a life-long mixed-media artist with a bachelor’s in art history and studio art. I am an observational and free-hand artist. Observational art is an artistic process that emphasizes...
Group Class
$25
weekly or $200 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
90 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-10 learners per class