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Color & Design in Gouache (ONLINE) PT 630ED
with Kate Samworth
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! Register by Friday, April 30 @ 5 p.m., and receive a 10% discount! Use the promo code EARLYBIRDSUMMER2021 at checkout (be sure to hit the + sign).
Learn the essentials of color mixing and harmony using gouache paint (opaque watercolor) – essential information for artists in all media. Develop your understanding of value, color temperature, and simultaneous contrast through a series of guided exercises using limited palettes. Basic techniques of painting with gouache will also be covered including control of flow, paint application and brush work. Subjects will include repeat pattern design, perspective drawing, tessellations, and making copies of masterworks.
Regsiter by: May 14
Materials List: Samworth PT 630ED
Essential Human Anatomy (ONLINE) DR 604EE_ON
with Roberto Osti
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The human body is one of the most fascinating subjects an artist can depict, but its anatomical complexity can make it intimidating. Roberto Osti, artist, teacher and author of Basic Human Anatomy: An Essential Visual Guide and Dynamic Figure Drawing, makes anatomy approachable and enjoyable. Study the structural aspects of the human form: basic landmarks, essential volumes, and proportional relationships. Progress to the main muscle groups to identify their surface effects and aesthetic characteristics. Work alongside the instructor in this live Zoom course. Includes lectures and assignments with regular instructor feedback.
Register by: May 14
Materials List: Osti DR 604EE_ON
Classical Drawing: Lessons from the Masters (ONLINE) DR 600CM_ON
with Morgan Dummitt
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Copying master drawings is a traditional exercise stretching back to the Renaissance. Learn to analyze great drawings for lessons in proportion, gesture, anatomy, and form. Explore a variety of traditional materials, from chalks to charcoal, ink wash, toned paper, and more. By closely copying the masters, gain a greater appreciation, understanding, and connection with inspirational artists who came before us. All materials will be suitable for the home studio. Instruction will be conducted through video lectures, demonstrations, assignments and individiual Zoom critiques. All levels welcome!
Learning Goals
- Learn the basics of proportional measurement.
- Understand the techniques of master drawings - line, planes, and tones - to produce the illusion of volume.
- Master the use of materials used traditional drawing materials.
- Produce several finished copies of admired works of art.
Note: This course is available for 1.0 undergraduate credit for $525
Register by: May 14
Materials List: Dummitt DR 600CM_ON
Image:
Thomas P. Anshutz (1851-1912), Cast Drawing: Wrestlers (detail), charcoal on cream laid paper, 18 13/16 x 24 1/8 in., collection of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, accession # 1971.8.102, gift of Mrs. Edward R. Anshutz
Portrait Drawing to Painting (ONLINE) DR 602EP_ON
with Jill A. Rupinski
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Build a portrait painting from the ground up, from creating a convincing drawing to developing a structured painting, using time-honored methods combined with contemporary resources. Draw the portrait from reference images to gain a comprehensive understanding of the head structure, anatomical landmarks, and facial features. Work off a successful foundational drawing to employ value, color, and various application techniques to create a portrait in oil paint. Instruction will address drawing and painting materials, color mixing, methods of copying to strengthen observational abilities, and insights to be gained from portrait masterworks throughout history. Extended projects will allow thorough study of both drawing and oil painting processes. All levels welcome. Learning Objectives: Study the depiction of the human form through historical examples; Develop the ability to compose a picture plane; Hone skill in rendering the form using value, color, shape; Strengthen observational abilities through developing the skill of copying; Gain understanding about drawing and painting materials and methods.
Register by: May 14
Materials List: Rupinski DR 602EP_ON
Perspective Drawing (ONLINE) DR 706ES_ON
with Charles Muldowney
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Linear perspective is a powerful tool to aid the artist in representing three-dimensional reality on a two-dimensional surface. Study the basic principles of perspective to draw buildings, objects, figures, and interior spaces convincingly from reality or imagination. Presentations and skills-focused exercises will guide students through the basics of one-, two-, and three-point perspective, including measuring and drawing ellipses, arches, and interior features. Learn the history and use of perspective through the centuries.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn to use the techniques for creating a perspective drawing.
- Students will better understand and appreciate the use of perspective in the art of the masters.
- Students will learn the history of the discovery and development of perspective.
- Students gain the confidence to expand their own artistic expression.
Register by: May 14
Materials List: Muldowney DR 706ES_ON
Image:
Rafael Sanzio, The School of Athens (detail), 1509, Fresco, 16’5” x 25’3” Stanza della Segnatura, Palazzi Pontifici, Vatican Web Gallery of Art
Figure Painting (ONLINE) PT 600E_ON
with David Wilson
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Grow your painting skills and become familiar with a variety of materials and techniques through the study of the human figure. Study principles of proportion, anatomy, color mixing, light and shade, and the relationship between the figure and the environment while developing a series of monochromatic, limited-color, and full-color paintings. Topics and projects include gesture studies, painting from photographs, and portrait painting from a mirror. Students will learn through a combination of live Zoom sessions and posted instructional content. Some prior painting and drawing experience is recommended.
Learning Objectives:
- Strong design and composition
- Accurate anatomy and proportions
- Believable depictions of light and space
- Dynamic use of colors, marks, and textures
Image: David Wilson, Figure Study, oil on canvas
Portrait Drawing (ONLINE) DR 609E_ON
with John Horn
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Learn to draw an accurate portrait in real time, working outward from the deep skeletal structure to the surface facial features, in this live Zoom class with esteemed PAFA professor, John Horn. Study the correct placement of the eyes, cheekbones, jaw, ears, nose and mouth within the overall head structure. Proportions of the head, neck and shoulders, as well as tonal rendering, will be covered. Subjects will include copies of Old Master drawings, your family/friends, and a self-portrait.
NOTE: This course is available for 1.0 undergraduate credit for $525
Register by: May 14
Materials List: Horn DR 609E _ON
Image:
John Horn, Mercenary, dry media on paper
Mindful Art-Making in Challenging Times 1 (ONLINE) IN 750EH_ON
with Dona Duncan
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Cultivating mindfulness, or wakefulness, allows you to be fully present and aware of your actions, without feeling distracted and overwhelmed by other thoughts or outside influences. Art-making is a natural way of practicing mindfulness, and is especially important in these challenging times. Mindful art-making has been shown not only to reduce stress and improve communication skills, but also to benefit those suffering from memory loss, depression, or PTSD. Discover how creativity can enrich your daily life. Under the guidance of Dona Duncan, artist and registered Art Therapist, practice light mediation and relaxation techniques to cultivate mindfulness, and express your thoughts and feelings through drawing and painting projects in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Projects will be assigned in each class and discussed the following week. No artistic experience necessary.
Register by: May 14
Materials List: Duncan IN 750EH_ON