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Drawing Studio ~ The Basics - Part 2

There's no time like the present to start or refresh your drawing skills. In this 4-week course, we will review the part 1 basics of expressive line quality, value and shading, and a short-cut to tackling perspective. In this Part 2 series, we will build on this foundation and experiment with composition, mixed media and creating a finished drawing. Minimum Required Materials: For the first class: one pad of sketch paper (no smaller than 9x12, a kneaded eraser, 6B and 4B drawing pencils, and a Sharpie pen (or equivalent brand), fine or ultra fine. Please refer to the Materials list for additional materials and details. Look around your home for objects to draw.

Drawing Studio ~ The Basics - Part 1

There's no time like the present to start or refresh your drawing skills. In this 4-week course, we will explore expressive line quality, value and shading, and a short-cut to tackling perspective. Register for Part 2, to build on this foundation and experiment with composition, mixed media and creating a finished drawing. Minimum Required Materials: For the first class: one pad of sketch paper (no smaller than 9"x12", a kneaded eraser, 6B and 4B drawing pencils, and a Sharpie pen (or equivalent brand), fine or ultra fine. Please refer to the Materials list for additional materials and details. Look around your home for objects to draw.

Intermediate Watercolor

Improve your watercolor skills! This online class will be based on direct observation from photographs. We will explore layering of color, practice spontaneous painting, and use various materials to create textures. Bring materials to the first class, and a list is online at sharonartstudio.org.

Beginning Watercolor

In this online class, we will learn watercolor basics. The dynamics of visual perception and activation of the right-brain faculties will be explored through direct observation of still-life. We'll also practice mixing and applying watercolors upon wet and dry surfaces. Please note: Basic drawing experience is required. Materials list available at sharonartstudio.org.