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Learn to draw the figure, facial expressions, and portraits. We will focus on proportion and anatomy, line quality, value and composition strategies to improve your technical skills.  Explore different methods and approaches while drawing from reference, observation and a live model.  Class 1: The Head - Proportions & Structure Class...

La maestra habla español.  A class for absolute beginners where you will learn how to plan a drawing, how to figure out a composition, and how to measure the proportions of objects.   Note: Handouts and related videos will be available to students via Classroom, a Google storage space. Materials List: Recommended Stores: Michael’s...

This course is designed for adult manga lovers, who are eager to master their favorite art style. A professional manga artist Austin Bath will guide you through this journey. The class will be held IN-PERSON in our San Francisco Studio.  High-quality art materials are provided and included in the course price. Detailed Schedule: Day...

Join us for a portraiture workshop that is guaranteed to improve your portraiture skills. During the first half of the workshop, students will complete numerous head studies and improve their knowledge of proper head construction. The second half of the workshop will allow students to focus on a project of their choice in whatever medium they choose....

Learn the basics of colored pencils, from hatching techniques to burnishing. Workshop projects will cover landscape drawing, rendering classic fruits, and capturing the vibrancy of colorful candies!  For artists at any level of drawings skills. Note: Materials fee of $20 due to instructor day of.

Loosen up your painting through fun exploration and experimentation of process! Execute two painting sketches per class, exploring specific process elements. Some painting experience recommended. Open to all painting media, but an emphasis on oil. Week 1 Simplification Week 2 Color- Analogous and Complementary Color contrast in hue, value,...

Explore the wildlife in your backyard or on your block like a naturalist. We will record our observations using simple tools and all of our senses. Using drawings and words in combination you can describe your environment, or a single organism. This class will meet in-person at the Richmond Art Center for the first class. The following classes will...

Learn and practice approaches to drawing the figure such as gesture, contour, blind contour and sighting, using a variety of materials.  Advanced students are welcome to work independently.  Model fee included.

Experiment and play with drawing techniques using pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, ink, tempera, watercolor and mixed media! In this course, learn about the dynamic attributes of these art mediums while you practice, discover, and create projects that challenge your imagination, potential and more. Class 1: Chiaroscuro Techniques in pencil, charcoal...

Looking for a great portrait of your pet? Do it yourself! We guarantee that the drawing you'll make at this camp with exceed your expectations. We will guide you through all steps of the process, from the reference selection and composition to the final touches. It will be held online via Zoom video conference. Students will need access to a computer...

Students work independent of instruction from a *clothed* model via Zoom. Go all-out with your work station, use any conventional or unconventional media you like, and blast your favorite music (just remember to keep your Zoom on ‘mute’) in this virtual figure-drawing class. This class is open to students wishing a draw from a live model.