Last night students had the choice of either drawing the poseable figure, the fresh-cut flowers, or using the grid technique to enlarge their own personal photograph reference shot into an outlines sketch size suitable for drawing. I greatly enjoy seeing their progress and hearing of their artistic discoveries. The feedback they offer encourages me and gives meContinue reading “Teaching Art – Part of the New Adventure”
Category Archives: Drawing
Observing Details
My current drawing class is made up of individuals with varying degrees of artistic experience and skills. They are all doing a great job and I am encouraged by their progress. Each student is learning to observe the world in a more detailed way which is the gateway to artistic endeavor. In observation we gainContinue reading “Observing Details”
Contrast, Drawing and Observation
As I prepare to teach a drawing course I drew this pencil portrait of my granddaughter looking at a greeting card. Although not highly finished, it demonstrates a high contrast that helps to make a drawing look convincing. She is much prettier than this rendition and so I will continue to make attempts that IContinue reading “Contrast, Drawing and Observation”
Coloring Jesus
The first time I remember that art was a special part of my life was when I was a preschooler in my home church. Maybe that’s why faith and art for me are intricately linked. I loved my home church in Long Beach where I grew up. My dad, a marvelous craftsman, had made the cross inContinue reading “Coloring Jesus”
Drawn to God
As I prepare to teach a local drawing class I am reminded of the foundational aspects of drawing. Like scales to a musician, drawing is a basic skill for all art forms. When we begin to draw we start observing the world around us with different eyes. We start to contemplate those forms around us thatContinue reading “Drawn to God”
Offering a Local Art Class
On six consecutive Tuesday evenings, from February 26th – April 2nd 2013, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, I’ll be offering a drawing class at the Fortuna Fabric and Craft Shop – 2045 Main St. in Fortuna, California. All skill levels are welcome. The class cost is $100 plus supplies (drawing paper, pencils & an eraser). TheContinue reading “Offering a Local Art Class”
Introduction to Drawing Part I
Drawing is the basic componet of any artwork. Like piano playing to a musician, a knowledge and growing skill of drawing gives a good foundation and raises the maturity level of our artwork. A few components to consider as we pursue drawing: Draw everyday! We artists tend to think that inspiration has to hit usContinue reading “Introduction to Drawing Part I”
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