Drawing is a learned skill, like learning to drive or mastering a sport. The drawings we will do in class will provide the concepts and experience needed to develop the component skills for drawing. Learning how to "see as an artist sees” will inspire confidence and lead to successful results.
In addition to some sessions where we will draw from life, we will begin with a number of drawing assignments from a workbook, entitled Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook, Second Edition, by Betty Edwards.
Participants are encouraged to purchase this workbook to continue drawing at home. *An updated version was just released. The suggested version will be listed before the start of the program.
Each student will need to bring their own copy of the workbook to class.
The book also begins with three Pre-instruction drawing assignments,
so it would be useful to obtain a copy and complete those prior to the class session. Looking back on these drawings after completing the class should be very gratifying. Be fearless!
By the end of the course, the student should be able to plan and draw a successful still life of some of their favorite things.
Joan Polzin holds a Master Degree in Fine Art, and has taught drawing, painting in several mediums, as well as pastel at The Brookfield Craft Center, Easton Senior Center and Ann’s Place.
Materials List
#2 yellow pencil with eraser
2B and 4B drawing (graphite) pencils
Pink pearl eraser
Kneaded eraser
4 B graphite stick
4 B charcoal pencil
Erasable felt tip marker
Artists low tack masking tape
12 sheets of copy paper
1 piece lightweight cardboard to make a frame
the Viewfinder (included in the workbook)
Pencil sharpener
