Intermediate Pencil Drawing - In Depth Graphite Drawing Class
In this intermediate drawing class, we work in pencil with quality materials to master skills for rendering realistic effects of light, shadow and textures. Materials are important for this class - please view list.
Michelle Baker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(90)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. I assign "drawing studies" which may take approx 30 minutes weekly.Assessment
Rather than assessment, I work to enable my young learners to get better at self-critiquing. Find the problem areas, celebrate the successful areas, and keep making progress! I discuss the emotional aspects of positive or negative self-talk and help set realistic expectations.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Intermediate Level
WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT: In this pencil art class, many fundamentals are introduced and reviewed week to week, including: • Image transfer techniques to help with basic composition setting • Shading and using light and shadow to create the illusion of volume and realistic dimension • Mark making, contouring and textures • Instruction for properly applying graphite and using other art supplies like blending stumps, tortillions, precision erasers, etc. MY EXPERIENCE & TEACHING STYLE: My approach to teaching this type of drawing places great emphasis on shading and surface textures. Students will need to be able to use a computer printer, as we will use grid and transfer techniques in our preliminary phases of drawings. INTERACTION: There will be opportunities to share work between group members and discuss their works in progress. I sometimes teach my learners through the use of my own pre-recorded video tutorials PRE-REQUISITE: There are no specific class pre-requisites. It is very helpful if learners bring in a few pieces of their "best" drawings to show me so that I may evaluate where they are beginning from. There is work to be done outside of classroom time.
Learning Goals
The objective for each learner, quite simply, is to strengthen fundamental shading and textural drawing skills. Our primary goals are to master pencil techniques, honing our skills of mark-making and shading.
Other Details
Supply List
Please be sure your artist has proper drawing supplies for this class. Art supplies shown here will cost approx $60-$70 • A working printer to print out black and white images on plain printer paper • Strathmore Medium Drawing Spiral Paper Pad 6"X8"-24 Sheets -62400200 https://www.amazon.com/Strathmore-400-2-Drawing-Bound-Sheets/dp/B000A7OPAE?ref_=ast_sto_dp • Graphite Transfer Paper https://www.amazon.com/ROYAL-BRUSH-Grey-Transfer-Paper/dp/B004L6FZIG/ref=sr_1_33 • Artist Pencils (a range of pencils including at least 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B) https://www.amazon.com/Prismacolor-24261-Graphite-Sharpeners-18-Piece/dp/B00251EHJW?ref_=ast_sto_dp • A precision eraser https://www.amazon.com/Tombow-MONO-Eraser-Round-2-3mm/dp/B005IQHCHK?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1 • Blending Stumps and Tortillions with Sanding pad https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Blending-Drawing-Shading-Sketching/dp/B08FHJ22V3?ref_=ast_sto_dp • A Kneaded Eraser https://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-Large-Kneaded-Eraser/dp/B012561WIA?ref_=ast_sto_dp • Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, Toned Gray, 5.5x8.5 inch, 50 Sheets - Artist Sketchbook for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Students https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008D2TUUI/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4 • Generals White Charcoal 558 Pencils (2) https://www.amazon.com/General-Pencil-5582BP-Charcoal-Pencils/dp/B004BPOZAG/ref=sr_1_4
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2019
4.9
90reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Notre Dame College
My students learn about art and design through the perspective of pop culture and personal passions as we work through skill drills that sharpen artistic abilities. My lessons are built to keep the FUN in fundamentals.
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I’m Michelle Baker, a mixed-media artist, designer and instructor. I work in traditional media like pencil, charcoal, chalk, and ink, combined with Digital (Photoshop and Procreate).
My students learn about art and design through the perspective of pop culture and personal passions as we work through skill drills that sharpen artistic abilities. My lessons are built to keep the FUN in fundamentals.
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
A professional artist and designer since 1990, my first creative ventures included being a sign-painter, muralist and caricature artist. After I received my Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Art with a minor in Fine Art, I worked in a mix of professional settings doing print design, storyboarding, multimedia, illustration, animation, and branding. I have taught art, design and illustration as adjunct faculty at the college level as well as K-Grade 8 at a Private Academy. I've been instructing Grades 4-12 here on Outschool since March of 2020.
My studio, Rockin’ Chalk, specializes in Food and Beverage art. I’ve created for thousands of customers and have been commissioned to create artwork for well known food, beverage and retail brands such as Torani, Yerbae, Weber Grill and Cavender’s, along with many smaller, independently owned restaurants.
MY WORLD
I am a married mother of 2 amazing boys and I live with my family on a lake in Southern New Hampshire. A few creative people who have inspired me in my lifetime include Jim Henson, Tim Burton and John Lasseter. I love classic rock music and have a serious weakness for tacos.Reviews
Live Group Class
$23
weekly or $135 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-8 learners per class
