Beginning Drawing

Instructor: 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.

Prerequisites: None

Supplies available in kit available for purchase ($40):

18”x 24” cream drawing pad
Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
Sight stick
Vine or willow charcoal sticks, assorted sizes
Kneaded eraser

Supplies not included in kit:

18” metal cork-backed ruler
Plastic eraser (optional)
Charcoal paper or newsprint (optional)
Chamois or soft paper towel (optional)

Fall 2024

9/10/2024

11/12/2024

6:00 PM

9:00 PM

TUE

2nd Floor Drawing

546

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Instructor:

Kaori Maeyama

Kaori Maeyama is an urban landscape painter born and raised in Fukuoka, Japan. A New Orleans resident since 1994, she worked as a focus puller and a digital audio editor before devoting herself to analog image making.

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