Anyone can draw!
Have you ever been in some amazing place and felt inspired to capture it in a drawing or sketch? Drawing with pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil – from plants, flowers, water, rocks, insects and trees, is the focus of this class. Using a variety of mediums, such as charcoal, pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, pastel and any other mediums you wish to explore, we will practice seeing and translating forms from the natural world into works of art.
We will sometimes work very loosely and other times with meticulous detail. There is an emphasis on understanding what makes a plant or floral image seem alive and natural. Skills in basic drawing, composition and shading enable you to “draw from your experience.” There is an emphasis on “seeing.” Whether you want be able to do quick field studies or create masterpieces, this class is recommended for beginners through more advanced participants.
Feedback and direction is given as is seen helpful or requested.
Spontaneous meditative experiences may occur and we might even surprise ourselves once in a while!
Materials
- Sketchbook – bristol (smooth) plate, minimum size 11 x 14. Strathmore is a good brand
- pencils – 6b, 4b, 2b, fb, 2h, 4h, 6h
- erasers – soft white, kneaded
- drawing stumps
- drawing pen – .o5 is good
- colored pencils – Blick, Prismacolor or Mars-Staedler brands preferred, the more colors the better (instructor will have colored pencils to borrow)
- optional: chalk or oil pastels
Karen LeGault
Teaching art since 1993, Karen shares a lifetime of exploration in drawing and painting arts with adults and children of all ages. Observant and intuitive, she meets you where you are at and encourages you to evolve beyond a momentary limitation. She will help you bring out your inner artist, while recognizing that you will bring your own sensibility to the techniques and exercises presented.