Schedule
Friday evening through Sunday, June 7 - 9
Friday, June 7th,
6pm – 9pm
Course introduction and lecture
Saturday, June 8th
Drawing Session 1: 9am-12pm
Skills and concepts emphasized: correct observation and construction of the dominant anatomical forms (head, ribcage, pelvis), figure/ground relationship, blocking in and placing the figure, compositional balance, accuracy of proportions.
Drawing Session 2: 1pm – 4pm
(continuation of morning objectives)
Sunday, June 9th
Drawing Session 1: 9am-12pm
Skills and concepts emphasized: conceptualizing and placing the extremities, closed vs. open forms, creating an accurate and beautiful contour, understanding light and shadow, thinking sculpturally.
Drawing Session 2: 1pm – 4pm
(continuation of morning objectives)
Description
Anatomical knowledge, if it is to be useful to the figurative artist, should consist of more than a list of bones, muscles, and memorized structures. It should provide a way of seeing more intelligently and insightfully. The creation of aesthetically and structurally sophisticated figurative art is facilitated when artists have concepts for what they are seeing as they observe the complex transitions of form on the human body. The “concept” informs the “percept” and vice versa. When the well-trained eye works in concert with the informed mind, the myriad of problems associated with observational figurative art are more easily resolved in nuanced and expressive ways.
This 3-day anatomy workshop will be of direct benefit to the personal art practice of artists who draw, paint, and sculpt the human figure. The course will include an introductory anatomy lecture, targeted technical demonstrations, and 2 days of anatomical and structural drawing practice with a live model reference. These drawing sessions will reinforce principals presented during the introductory lecture, and will encourage synthesis of what is “seen” with what is “known” about the structures of the body.
Cost
$190
Level of Study
This course is appropriate for students who have some drawing experience. While not required, familiarity with life drawing is beneficial.
Enrollment
Minimium: 4
Limit: 12
Materials
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SUGGESTED TEXT – Dr. Paul Richer and Robert Beverly Hale, Artistic Anatomy, Watson-Guptil, 1986. (ISBN-10: 0823002977 ISBN-13: 978-0823002979)
** This book is readily available at Amazon for less than $20.
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PAPER – Bring good quality, all-purpose drawing paper such as a pad of Strathmore Series 400 (smooth). A 16 x 20 size would be best, but 18 x 24 is fine. You will also need a notebook or sketchbook for taking notes during the lectures and demonstrations.
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DRAWING BOARD – Wood, Masonite, foam core, etc.
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GRAPHITE – Bring a full range of good quality graphite drawing pencils (4B – 4H). Bring extra 2B, H, and 2H pencils.
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ERASERS – Bring kneaded, white, and technical erasers (such as Paper Mate “Tuff Stuff” eraser sticks or Tombow “MONO Zero” eraser sticks).
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MISCELLANEOUS – View finder, small binoculars (if you have them), pencil extenders, chamois cloth, transparent 18” or 24” drafting ruler, quality pencil sharpeners, sanding block, sharp Xacto knife, other accessories that you find useful/helpful.
Location
Hosted
at Manifest's Drawing Center Studios in Madisonville at 4905 Whetsel Avenue (second floor) (see map and directions below). Manifest's studio facility provides two classrooms totalling over 3000 square-feet. The
studios are outfitted with professional equipment, furniture, and study aids.
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Works byBain Butcher
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