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Kline Academy of Fine Art
3264 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, California 90034

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Beginning Figure and Portrait Drawing

Instructor: Matt Duckett 

Every Saturday 10am - 1pm

$290 4 weekly session ($74 per class if pre-paid monthly)

$90 for walk-in

Learn More:https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/beginning-figure-drawing

Enroll Here: https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clcgrbj55q71v0886oiea7586

This essential practice presents the ultimate challenge to the artist and once mastered, opens up a world of possibilities. Whether you aim to become the next great figurative artist or just find joy in the process of drawing, this course will set you on your path and will give you the tools you need to create a successful body of work!

We emphasize the academic approach to drawing the figure from life and the various techniques and mediums used for rendering three-dimensional form. Composed of three and four week long poses, each student will be given ample time to study the shapes, values and edges of the figure and explore different techniques. Students may choose to work in charcoal, white chalk and graphite or a combination of both. Occasional brief lectures, handouts, assignments and demonstrations will be given.

 

What You'll Learn

The Academic Method: Plumb Line, Placement, Envelope Shape and Gesture

Measuring Proportions, establishing angles and refining shapes

Tone and finalize shadow shapes

Rendering forms and focus on values, edges

Historical techniques for rendering: hatching, line weight for emphasis, form emphasis, mass emphasis

Tools and tricks for helping you see shapes and values accurately

Personalized one-on-one instruction