Observational and Botanical Drawing
In this course you will learn different techniques to create artwork filled with light, volume, and detail by observing and drawing both botanital and still life items.
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Tue 07 May
- $156.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 07 May 19:00 - Tue 07 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 14 May 19:00 - Tue 14 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 21 May 19:00 - Tue 21 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 28 May 19:00 - Tue 28 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 04 Jun 19:00 - Tue 04 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 11 Jun 19:00 - Tue 11 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.
Description
Take your drawing skills to another level. In this course you will learn different techniques to create artwork filled with light, volume, and detail by observing and drawing both botanical and still life items. You will learn how to connect your eye to your drawing hand and be precise when analysing what you see using pencil, charcoal and ink.
Expected learning outcomes
- Learn to apply light and shadow to add extra volume to your drawing.
- Discover ways to identify the geometric shapes of different plants and flowers so they are easier to draw.
- Create realistic drawings of your subjects from observation and photographs.
- Capture the shapes, and textures of the world around you using pen, ink and charcoal.
- Gain solid perceptual skills and hand-eye coordination.
What to bring
Nothing. A materials charge ($20) is included within the course fee.
