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Whether you are newbie or an experienced artist, this workshop will present tips and tricks that will increase your accuracy and help prevent unnecessary errors when working with a live model.
Day 1 will be spent drawing so we can focus on getting the body language accurate through lots of gesture sketches. Day 2, students will choose their favorite medium as we work with a limited palette to continue with our new-found skills. Day 3 will allow for one long pose so students can finish with a drawing or painting that will also reflect their own personality and techniques. As a 1994 graduate of the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, Amy received a well rounded education in illustration, graphic design and fine arts. While she may dabble in painting and sculpting, Amy's passion is drawing and her favorite subject matter is the figure ... male or female, youthful or mature, portrait or full figure, clothed or tastefully nude. Since 1999, Amy has been a freelance artist and an art instructor. After teaching at a number of local institutions including her alma mater, now renamed the College for Creative Studies, she opened her own studio in Richmond, Michigan. She still travels to teach workshops and some weekly classes. Amy considers teaching to be a true privilege which enables her to share her love and knowledge of art. Learn more about Amy at amyfosterfineart.com All levels of experience. Class limit 12 students. |
Figure Drawing
with Amy Foster
Supply list
with Amy Foster
Supply list
As with any class or workshop, I can suggest what you should bring, but I know many of you are stocked with supplies that you enjoy or prefer. Therefore, I suggest that you bring supplies that follow our daily goals for the workshop.
Day 1 - We will be reviewing drawing skills with a linear medium that allow us to explore line and proportion. By linear, I’m suggesting simple drawing supplies like graphite pencils, colored pencils, pastel pencils, pen & ink, etc. … basically any medium that has a pointed end that forces you to address your draftsmanship skills.
Then for the afternoon, we will be switching to a dry massing medium… vine charcoal, conte’ crayon, chunky graphite stick, a neutral color of a soft pastel, etc. … so we can transition to massing in shadows.
I always recommend an 18 x 24 spiral bound pad of sketching paper for dry mediums. It allows you to keep track of your progress throughout the day all in one pad. If you work small, you can put several sketches on one page and if you work large, you can turn it vertically and go big.
Day 2 - Everyone will transition to their favorite go-to medium. This is a workshop to teach you how to work from a live model, not a workshop to acclimate you to a new medium.
If you plan to paint, bring enough canvas paper, boards or canvases for the shorter studies. If you are using watercolor or pastels, bring plenty of paper.
We will begin with a limited palette in the morning, which will allow for several shorter studies. Plan for 5 short sketches.
Day 3 - Again, using your favorite medium of choice, we will be settling into a long pose to allow for color exploration. Plan for one, long pose.
Things to bring
Easel
Spiral bound pad of sketching paper - 18 x 24 if possible
Drawing supplies - both linear and massing dry supplies
Kneadable eraser
Painting supplies - you know what you need when you paint
Enough canvases or papers to get you through 6 paintings
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. I’d be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have before the workshop.
Day 1 - We will be reviewing drawing skills with a linear medium that allow us to explore line and proportion. By linear, I’m suggesting simple drawing supplies like graphite pencils, colored pencils, pastel pencils, pen & ink, etc. … basically any medium that has a pointed end that forces you to address your draftsmanship skills.
Then for the afternoon, we will be switching to a dry massing medium… vine charcoal, conte’ crayon, chunky graphite stick, a neutral color of a soft pastel, etc. … so we can transition to massing in shadows.
I always recommend an 18 x 24 spiral bound pad of sketching paper for dry mediums. It allows you to keep track of your progress throughout the day all in one pad. If you work small, you can put several sketches on one page and if you work large, you can turn it vertically and go big.
Day 2 - Everyone will transition to their favorite go-to medium. This is a workshop to teach you how to work from a live model, not a workshop to acclimate you to a new medium.
If you plan to paint, bring enough canvas paper, boards or canvases for the shorter studies. If you are using watercolor or pastels, bring plenty of paper.
We will begin with a limited palette in the morning, which will allow for several shorter studies. Plan for 5 short sketches.
Day 3 - Again, using your favorite medium of choice, we will be settling into a long pose to allow for color exploration. Plan for one, long pose.
Things to bring
Easel
Spiral bound pad of sketching paper - 18 x 24 if possible
Drawing supplies - both linear and massing dry supplies
Kneadable eraser
Painting supplies - you know what you need when you paint
Enough canvases or papers to get you through 6 paintings
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. I’d be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have before the workshop.
