Beginning Drawing - Kaori Maeyama

This course is the first in a sequence of drawing classes and will focus on observational drawing of objects from life.

Through a series of exercises, students will become familiar with fundamental techniques necessary to translate three-dimensional forms and spaces to a two-dimensional surface.

Special attention is paid to such essential aspects of drawing as relative proportion, linear perspective, value, and texture.

Materials

NEEDED

• 18” x 24”, 24-sheet cream drawing pad, 80 or 90 lb., such as Strathmore 400 Series or Canson Classic Cream drawing pad
• Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
• Vine or Willow charcoal (not charcoal pencil, not compressed charcoal), in thick and medium sizes
• Kneaded eraser
• Small pencil sharpener
• 18” ruler (cork-backed metal recommended)

OPTIONAL

• Plastic or gum eraser
• 18” x 24” charcoal paper or newsprint pads
• Sketchbook (12” x 9” recommended)