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DRAWING ESSENTIALS
Ten individual four-week classes focusing on
the most essential skills and knowledge to serve the beginning or novice drawer.
Available in Two Formats: Online OR In-Person at Manifest's Central Parkway Studios (M1)
Try one, or take them all! (25% discount for the full package.)
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“Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together.”
Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time, or brushing up on your skills after a studio sabbatical, Drawing Essentials is the perfect place to start. This ten-class series offers a foundation in basic observational drawing practices and techniques, to unite the hand, the head, and the heart. You may sign up for any class within the series individually—as a “refresher” on a specific topic—or you can register for the entire series for a significant discount! This class provides two optional formats - online OR in-person (see below):
Series Instructors:
Fee: Individual 4-week Classes: $190 Full Series Price (all ten courses): $1425 (a 25% discount!)
Course Schedule*:
Minimum Enrollment: 4 !! Please note that in-person and online sections now meet on different days of the week. !!
Level: All levels are welcome. Drawing Essentials is geared towards beginners and those wishing to improve their basic drawing skills. Each class will feature short demonstrations, specific lessons, and individual feedback for each student. Drawing is a practice that has a far reach, and whether your artistic goals are for pleasure or profession, we believe that anyone can learn to draw and in doing so, learn to appreciate the world more deeply.
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2023-2024 COURSE SCHEDULE |
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TUESDAYS Composition Measuring Your Observations Gesture and Contour Space/Depth/Perspective Texture and Surface Introduction to Color |
THURSDAYS Composition Measuring Your Observations Gesture and Contour Space/Depth/Perspective Texture and Surface Introduction to Color |
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Instructor Bio: ONLINE on Thursdays Haring was one of the 2015-2016 Artists-in-Residence at Manifest Gallery. She has been a Resident Instructor at the Drawing Center since 2016; she also teaches drawing and design courses at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Design. She currently maintains a studio in Cincinnati, where she spends an inordinate amount of time staring at the color of dust. |
Instructor Bio: IN-PERSON on Tuesdays Chris has exhibited his work across the country, from Florida to California and Texas to Illinois. In the past year, Chris had work included in two notable shows - Voices: Discussions on Identity and Society Through the Latinx Perspective at the Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery and Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art (curated by Rigoberto Luna) at the Centro de Artes Gallery. While his current work is founded in the traditions of two-dimensional depictions of the figure, it actively explores the potentials of both the soft sculpture and painting worlds. Chris can regularly be found researching historical events, linguistics, and cultural similarities between his inherited Mexican-American culture and his Jewish culture, all in the service of giving visual emphasis to the narratives in his artwork. |
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COMPOSITION |
MEASURING YOUR |
GESTURE & CONTOUR |
SPACE / DEPTH & PERSPECTIVE |
Composition is the foundation of all good design. Learn to create visual harmony through the thoughtful arrangement of shapes and forms. Organizing pictorial space in an aesthetically pleasing way is the first step toward creating an image that communicates. Come harness the visual power of order, design, balance, and harmony. Topics covered:
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Learning to draw is learning to see. Creating an accurate drawing requires letting go of what you think something looks like, and honing your attention on what your eyes actually see. Perceptual tools like angling, measuring, and sighting offer foolproof methods for creating truthful drawings every time you step into the studio. Topics covered:
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A good drawing has sensitive lines and specific edges. Paying attention to contours, contrast, and the speed of the mark will increase your visual acuity and expand your visual language. Topics covered:
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Space is the place. Conveying a sense of depth on a flat surface is one of the most satisfying visual tricks an artist can pull. Broaden your perspective and increase the depth of your imagery. Topics covered:
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VALUE |
VOLUME |
TEXTURE & SURFACE |
INTRO TO COLOR |
We see the world through light and shadow. Light reveals form and creates beautifully poetic illusions of contrast, form, and space. Seeing shadow-shape relationships is the first step towards describing and, ultimately, understanding the role light plays in a composition. Topics covered:
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Creating the illusion of form on a flat surface has long been the aim of perceptual artists. Through a variety of lighting scenarios, we will explore the beautiful nuances and subtleties of value drawing. Topics covered:
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There is nothing like the visual impact of a full value drawing. Describing a variety of light effects on different surfaces and textures is an easily attainable skill… with practice. Bring your keen eyes and your curiosity, and be prepared to observe with intention and care. Topics covered:
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Color is the most powerful element of design. Good color has the alchemical ability to turn the most basic object into something incredibly beautiful. Join us to learn the building blocks of color and its experiential qualities. Topics covered:
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OPTICAL COLOR / PERCEPTUAL COLOR |
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Observational drawing is not merely about copying what you see; it’s about understanding why something appears the way it does. In this class, we will identify perceived colors, describe their unique qualities, and attempt to recreate them with increasing finesse and accuracy. Topics covered:
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Color has the potential to alter consciousness, affect mood, and transform the mundane into the magical. The psychology of colors and their inherent meaning has a tremendous impact on the content of a work of art. Working with various color palettes, we will explore the communicative power of color. Topics covered:
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the Ohio Arts Council, and through the generous direct contributions of individual supporters and private foundations who care deeply about Manifest's mission for the visual arts. |
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