Introduction to Classical Drawing
With instructor
Carlos Palazio
Tues. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Course Description
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!
Students can work and learn at their own pace, as we work on a student by student basis.
After working with several casts over the course of a few months, you can start Cast Painting or you can transfer to the Life Drawing Class and work with live models. Occasional brief lectures, handouts, assignments and demonstrations will be given.
What You'll Learn
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
Live demonstrations and personalized instruction to help you learn faster
Personalized one-on-one instruction
About
Carlos Palazio
Carlos Palazio worked 15 years in animation before going to Florence, Italy to pursue his passion for painting. He completed the Florence Academy of Art Painting Program and studied portraiture at Charles Cecil Studios.
You can find Carlos on instagram @Cpnlart