Figure Atelier

This class focuses on practical and historical figure-drawing and painting methods. A clear process for ascertaining proper proportions, establishing anatomical accuracy, and modeling form in light and shadow will be thoroughly discussed.

The class is designed to eliminate guesswork and trial-and-error in painting and drawing, and is suited to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.

The model will take a sustained pose, allowing students to create a more finished work. Students are welcome to either draw or paint in the class.  

Drawing Materials:

• Graphite pencils - 2h, Hb,2b,3b,4b and/or Vine Charcoal, Soft 
• General's Charcoal Pencils- Hard, Soft and Extra Soft 
• Kneaded Eraser
• Chamois - if working w/charcoal
• Sanding block
• Pencil sharpener and retractable blade
• Long skewer or knitting needle or similar object for measuring 
• Strathmore 400 series Drawing paper pad 18x24 (or a good paper that you like) and/or 
• Strathmore 500 Series Charcoal paper pad 18x24 

Painting Materials:

• Oil Paints:
• Tit. White
• Ivory Black
• Cerulean Blue
• Viridian Green
• Cad Green or any prismatic green
• Raw Sienna
• Yellow Ochre
• Cad Yellow Lite
• Cad Orange
• Cad Red Lite
• Alizarin Permanent
• Burnt Sienna
• Burnt Umber
• Raw Umber
• Gamsol brand mineral spirits - no turp!
• Stand Oil
• Small leak proof jars - (2)
• Assortment of Long Handled Brushes:
• Synthetic mostly: some Bristles and if you can afford it, some Sables mostly Filbert and Flats, some rounds - no Brights.
• Avoid extra large and unusual shapes
• Wooden Palette - smooth surface- light weight around 12"x16"
• VIVA brand paper towels