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Portfolio Wed : Part 1 (Advanced)
PORTFOLIO WED - PART 1 (Advanced - Figure / Fantastical Sandwich)
PLEASE NOTE: If artists haven’t taken previous observational drawing programs I recommend that they sign up for PAW’s Tuesday program. If scheduling doesn’t work for that it’s ok, but it would be a better fit.
IMPORTANT : To receive instruction in all four required portfolio pieces please take PARTS 1 & 2 either on Tuesday or Wednesday.
DATES: Wednesdays : February 4, 11 (no 18th) , 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 (no April 8), April 15, 22 (10 classes - 20 hours)
Price: $840 (discount available for those with need)
Time: 4:30 - 6:30
Ages: 6th & 7th grade
Supplies: Included
Class Size : 10 (6 participants needed to run a program)
Location:East 7th Street, between church and Beverly, Kensington, Brooklyn, NY. Not far from MS 839 (Subways: F/G (to Fort Ham. or Church), Q/B (to Beverly or Church / Bus: B35, B103, B68 and express buses) Exact address will be given after registration.
ABOUT:
The primary skill needed to fulfill the requirements for art high school portfolios is observational drawing. My goal is to meet artists where they are at. Some artists may be beginners at this skill, some may have more experience with it. I reinforce that observational drawing is a practice like yoga or like learning any instrument or sport. Everyone has their own voice — I am not interested in changing that. I aim to help them maintain their uniqueness while adding this important tool to their skillset. This is a skill that is great for portfolios, but more than that it will be something that they can draw on for the rest of their lives. If artists aren’t interested in creating a portfolio but just love to draw, they are welcome too!
The Spring semester for Portfolio at P.A.W. is a rigorous program meant to be taken in two parts. Artists can sign up for one part or the other but in order to make the best possible portfolio both parts are suggested. First, artists will do exercises designed to help them see better (observe) so that they can draw what they see better. Then, artists will build on that skill to create the four required pieces : Still Life, Self Portrait, Figure and *Fantastical Sandwich. This year my Wednesday program will be taught in the reverse of my Tuesday program. Artists will work on Figure Drawing first. I recommend PAW’s Tuesday program to those who have not had experience drawing from observation before, and Wednesday is better for previous PAW students and from other programs.
PORTFOLIO WED - PART 1 (Feb 4 - Apr 22): Observational Basics, Figure Drawing & Fantastical Sandwich — In the first part artists will review the basics of observational drawing, create a figure drawing and a “fantastical sandwich”. They will learn about proportion, figure mapping, gesture drawing, shading fabric and details. We will discuss the difference between Realism and Surrealism. They will delve into what inspires them and what they dislike to create otherworldly “sandwiches” that reflect who they are. They will learn about the elements of composition: balance, unity, contrast, visual hierarchy, and repetition so they can create visually dynamic drawings. If artists have already been working on these pieces they will complete them and possibly work on a second version so they will be able to pick from the two. There is a possibility that they can draw the piece in a color media to add as an extra piece in their portfolio.
PORTFOLIO WED - PART 2 : Observational Drawing, Still Life & Self Portraits — In the second part artists will learn the basics of observational drawing, draw a still life and a self portrait. For art high school portfolios these two pieces are required to be drawn in pencil and from observation. They will learn how to observe (see) better and practice on hand eye coordination to hone this skill. They will learn about pencil skills such as shading, line quality, texture, contrast, value and composition. They will learn the body mechanics of drawing and how to shade in layers with a full range of values. We will work from reference images and from life . They will practice drawing objects, eyes, nose, mouth, hair, and face maps. If artists have already been working on these pieces they will complete them and possibly work on a second version so they will be able to pick from the two. There is a possibility that they can draw the piece in a color media to add as an extra piece in their portfolio.
Please note : Learning this skill and building the portfolio will require artists to work outside of class. There will be some homework. If needed artists can take the portfolio intensive in the fall of their 8th grade years as well. And, I also have summer camp intensives.
*The fantastical sandwich is only required for some schools but it is a great extra piece for all of the schools. All portfolios require 4 to 8 pieces depending on where they are applying.
PORTFOLIO WED - PART 1 (Advanced - Figure / Fantastical Sandwich)
PLEASE NOTE: If artists haven’t taken previous observational drawing programs I recommend that they sign up for PAW’s Tuesday program. If scheduling doesn’t work for that it’s ok, but it would be a better fit.
IMPORTANT : To receive instruction in all four required portfolio pieces please take PARTS 1 & 2 either on Tuesday or Wednesday.
DATES: Wednesdays : February 4, 11 (no 18th) , 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 (no April 8), April 15, 22 (10 classes - 20 hours)
Price: $840 (discount available for those with need)
Time: 4:30 - 6:30
Ages: 6th & 7th grade
Supplies: Included
Class Size : 10 (6 participants needed to run a program)
Location:East 7th Street, between church and Beverly, Kensington, Brooklyn, NY. Not far from MS 839 (Subways: F/G (to Fort Ham. or Church), Q/B (to Beverly or Church / Bus: B35, B103, B68 and express buses) Exact address will be given after registration.
ABOUT:
The primary skill needed to fulfill the requirements for art high school portfolios is observational drawing. My goal is to meet artists where they are at. Some artists may be beginners at this skill, some may have more experience with it. I reinforce that observational drawing is a practice like yoga or like learning any instrument or sport. Everyone has their own voice — I am not interested in changing that. I aim to help them maintain their uniqueness while adding this important tool to their skillset. This is a skill that is great for portfolios, but more than that it will be something that they can draw on for the rest of their lives. If artists aren’t interested in creating a portfolio but just love to draw, they are welcome too!
The Spring semester for Portfolio at P.A.W. is a rigorous program meant to be taken in two parts. Artists can sign up for one part or the other but in order to make the best possible portfolio both parts are suggested. First, artists will do exercises designed to help them see better (observe) so that they can draw what they see better. Then, artists will build on that skill to create the four required pieces : Still Life, Self Portrait, Figure and *Fantastical Sandwich. This year my Wednesday program will be taught in the reverse of my Tuesday program. Artists will work on Figure Drawing first. I recommend PAW’s Tuesday program to those who have not had experience drawing from observation before, and Wednesday is better for previous PAW students and from other programs.
PORTFOLIO WED - PART 1 (Feb 4 - Apr 22): Observational Basics, Figure Drawing & Fantastical Sandwich — In the first part artists will review the basics of observational drawing, create a figure drawing and a “fantastical sandwich”. They will learn about proportion, figure mapping, gesture drawing, shading fabric and details. We will discuss the difference between Realism and Surrealism. They will delve into what inspires them and what they dislike to create otherworldly “sandwiches” that reflect who they are. They will learn about the elements of composition: balance, unity, contrast, visual hierarchy, and repetition so they can create visually dynamic drawings. If artists have already been working on these pieces they will complete them and possibly work on a second version so they will be able to pick from the two. There is a possibility that they can draw the piece in a color media to add as an extra piece in their portfolio.
PORTFOLIO WED - PART 2 : Observational Drawing, Still Life & Self Portraits — In the second part artists will learn the basics of observational drawing, draw a still life and a self portrait. For art high school portfolios these two pieces are required to be drawn in pencil and from observation. They will learn how to observe (see) better and practice on hand eye coordination to hone this skill. They will learn about pencil skills such as shading, line quality, texture, contrast, value and composition. They will learn the body mechanics of drawing and how to shade in layers with a full range of values. We will work from reference images and from life . They will practice drawing objects, eyes, nose, mouth, hair, and face maps. If artists have already been working on these pieces they will complete them and possibly work on a second version so they will be able to pick from the two. There is a possibility that they can draw the piece in a color media to add as an extra piece in their portfolio.
Please note : Learning this skill and building the portfolio will require artists to work outside of class. There will be some homework. If needed artists can take the portfolio intensive in the fall of their 8th grade years as well. And, I also have summer camp intensives.
*The fantastical sandwich is only required for some schools but it is a great extra piece for all of the schools. All portfolios require 4 to 8 pieces depending on where they are applying.