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 02 May
- $135.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 02 May 19:00 - Tue 02 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 09 May 19:00 - Tue 09 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 16 May 19:00 - Tue 16 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 23 May 19:00 - Tue 23 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 30 May 19:00 - Tue 30 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 06 Jun 19:00 - Tue 06 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 botanital and still life items. You will learn how to connect your eye to your drawing hand and be precise when analyzing 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.
