Artist Cong Yuan places each model in an evocative context using furniture, drapery, props and lighting. He'll explain how the structure of bones and muscles gives individuality and expression to each subject. As you gain confidence with your figure drawing skills, you'll learn how composition can add depth and interest to your drawings. Basic drawing skills are a prerequisite for this course. In these Sunday afternoon sessions, you have the opportunity to work at your own pace, in your own style.
Poses range from quick gestures to studies of moderate duration.
While no instruction is given, these sessions are an opportunity to develop artistic skill and style as well as learn from your fellow classmates. This course allows students to continue creative endeavors under the supervision of an instructor within the media of their choice. Chad Hughes advises as you increase your visual awareness and develop technical proficiency. He'll work with you as you focus on underpainting, color, composition and technique and coach you as you move on to more complex issues that allow you to expand your vision and find you own content. Students should have prior drawing and painting experience.