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Figurative Expressions

Tutor: Dan Wilkinson

Studio: Studio 7 T2.36

Class day(s): Monday

Maximum number of students: 17


Description
Capture the ever intriguing human form the way that works for you, in any medium that you feel like using. This class involves an exciting approach to a subject that has fascinated artists for centuries. Each week we will focus on a different way of working with the life model and look at the way other artists were inspired. We work with a range of body types and forms exploring the figure both nude and draped. Expect to create a body of work which will hopefully inspire other artistic creations.

Content:
* Different figures - clothed and non-clothed models
* Experimenting with and combining different materials
* Gestural and developed studies - drapery and cloth

Objectives:
* Create a series of studies of the human form
* Experiment with different media to capture the human form
* Gather lots of references for future use in painting and sculpture etc
* Gain a better understanding of the flow of the human form
* Gain confidence with using artist quality materials

Outcomes:
You will have a clearer understanding of techniques and approaches for capturing the human form.

Required materials

  • drawing boards
  • pencils: 2b or 6b or black beauty pencil
  • charcoal: pitt and / or willow
  • oil pastels and / or soft pastels
  • crayons (black and white)
  • indian ink, painting equipment (optional)
  • bring a selection of the materials above which you would like to work with

Cost to student
Dependent on what you will need from the list above.

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