Introduction to Drawing

Behind many great works of art, abstraction or realism, lies a strong drawing. Drawing is the bridge that connects seeing and conveying both form and space. It is the key towards understanding and translating an idea into a finished piece. Throughout the development of any artwork, the formal issues of drawing- line, tone, texture, and shape remain at the forefront. This class will cover fundamental aspects of the visual language of drawing including perspective, charcoal tonal drawing, mark making (line, hatching, cross-hatching, etc), still-life, portraiture, figure drawing with the model and much more.

Instructors

David Pettibone is a New York based artist focusing on the medium of oil paint and the portrayal of the contemporary figure. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona and received his BFA at the Rhode Island School of Design and MFA at the New York Academy of Art. His work is included in various private collections with continuously growing support. He has taught painting at various institutions including Brooklyn College and Marymount Manhattan College. You can view David's work at davidpettibone.com.

Allison Maletz is a contemporary watercolor and mixed media artist. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA from the Slade School of Fine Art, London. She has taught people from ages 8 to 80 and currently leads Foundation courses in Drawing and Painting through the P.I. Art Center in Manhattan. She has exhibited various mediums in the Liverpool Biennial, New Contemporaries UK, Zoo Art Italy, and The Royal Watercolor Society in London. View her work at www.allisonmaletz.com.

Karl Koett is a contemporary realist painter who earned his BFA from Ball State University and his Masters Degree at the New York Academy of Art. He began his studies in printmaking, which brought him to Chicago, then turned his emphasis to painting which brought him to New York in 2005. He has been awarded residencies internationally and his work is featured in various collections. Karl has recently co-curated art exhibitions in New York City and continues to exhibit nationally. His work can be found at karlkoett.com.

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