Expressive Figure Drawing
May 6 - May 7
Sat, Su
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
All Levels
BIG PICTURE: DRAW, LEARN, EXPRESS YOURSELF & HAVE FUN!
There is nothing to fear but fear itself. True artists learn not only to create but also to destroy, destroy something they have created in order to recreate. In this energetic workshop you are encouraged to respond to your subject, to draw them accurately and find your own voice when doing so. Through an understanding of the fundamentals of figure composition, expressive mark making, proportion, anatomy and structure in the service of drawing, the student will learn the importance of academic drawing techniques and the importance of going beyond just technique. The essential nature of this workshop is that you will be introduced to various techniques that will help you advance artistically. This workshop aims to push your artistic boundaries and provide you in the short term with tangible breakthroughs in your work.
Required Supplies
ALL OPTIONAL; BRING WHAT YOU HAVE: YOU DO NOT NEED EVERYTHING ON THIS LIST: (These are just recommendations)
Drawing Materials:
Pencils / Graphite Sticks: HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B.
Charcoal Pencils: Hard, Medium, Soft.
Willow Charcoal &/ Compressed Charcoal.
White Conte & White chalk- pastel.
Chamois / rags.
Kneaded Eraser & Rubber Eraser
Knives / Single- edged razor blade.
Sand-paper (small pad / one sheet)
Wash Materials: (Discussed on 1st day)
Black & White Acrylic Paint
Inks
2 Larger Painting Brushes
2 Small Painting Brushes
Paper/Card
Strathmore 24 x 18 (varied color pad) (Larger Sheets/rolls of paper or card optional).
24 x 18 Sugar/Sketch Paper (Be prepared to use a lot of paper).
Misc
Drawing Boards, Tape, Pins etc.
*All of the above are optional. Students are encouraged to bring whatever drawing materials they are comfortable with. At a minimum, however, students should have some pencil and charcoal and erasing materials. Students may also bring materials for the application of washes if they wish.
Mark Kang-O'Higgins/ Marcas O'Huiginn
Mark Kang-O'Higgins/Marcas O'Huiginn has led the KOH atelier since 2004. He has taught this contemporary approach to fine art at several schools and academies including...
