Dibujo 101: ¡Cómo dibujar personas, lugares y cosas con sombreado y mucho más!

An ongoing weekly drawing class that explores new drawing techniques and builds on existing ones. Each week we will explore a new technique, a way to use it in our daily drawing practice and a design challenge to take it for a spin in our sketchbook. Students are encouraged to choose their own adventure, explore their own style and create a unique art piece. 

Class Structure: Each class will begin with the introduction of the spotlight drawing technique (shading, texture, line, form etc) followed by step-by-step instruction to practice the technique in different ways. Then learners will have an opportunity to choose their own adventure or follow along with step by step instruction of a larger scale sketchbook drawing, a theme or subject matter chosen by the group. 

Teaching style: I like to provide step-by-step instruction to learners, giving the tools for success. We practice the skills in smaller scale warm-up drawings.  Based on skill level learners may want to explore the weekly drawing theme on their own (I encourage creative style exploring) other learners may prefer step-by-step instruction throughout and I very happily oblige. Learners will find their style through practice, and taking creative freedoms when they are ready. I teach to support the individual artist in my classes

Learners are encouraged to share, offer up their own drawing tips and tricks during our weekly classes

Experience: Beginners and Advanced Artists welcome :)


Weekly Themes *subject to change, with advanced notice

January 27 & 30 - Dragon Eye -- full value scale

February 3 & 6 - Nintendo Switch -- One point perspective and surrealism

February 10 & 13 - Sphinx Historical Drawing --full value scale

February 17 No class 

February 20 - Chickens - Texture and value

February 24 & 27 - Drawing Faces and Happy Tears - full value scale

March 3 - Zebra and Horses - figure drawing and value