September 4 to October 16, 2024 - Wednesdays - 4:30 to 6:00 P.M.

7 weeks of class

6 participants

Teens

Beginners

Whether you want to be a traditional oil painter or a digital illustrator, it is very important to have a solid foundation in drawing.

This 9-week class will allow students to pursue their own interests in art while also being introduced to fundamental principles of drawing. This class will start with pencil, then explore powdered graphite, and pen. Students will be provided with a mix of drawing exercises to develop their skills and opportunities to develop their own interests.

$210

Syllabus: For 7-week class

Week 1 (Sept 4) Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Introduce Comparative Measurement

Week 2 (Sept 11) Blending with pencils and powdered graphite

Week 3 (Sept 18) Still Life- Drawing from Direct Observation.

Week 4 (Sept 25) Landscape- Composition, Working from photo. Drawing with Pen.

Week 5 (Oct 2) Personal Projects

Week 6 (Oct 9) Personal Projects

Week 7 (Oct 16) Personal Projects

At the end of the class an exhibition with the students ‘artwork will be held at the Book Hill Georgetown library.

Essential supplies (no need to purchase new tools and materials if you already have your own.)

Recommended Pencils. 6 or 12 Set Recommended. 2b pencil essential if you only

want to buy 1.

https://www.dickblick.com/prod... Sander

https://www.dickblick.com/prod... Brush (3/8” Flat)

https://www.dickblick.com/prod... Graphite

https://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-graphite-powder/

Pens- Assortment of sizes recommended. 005 is essential.

https://www.dickblick.com/prod... Pressed Paper- Recommended to go to an art store and pick out something in

person. Paper should feel sturdy and have a texture you like.

I use these:

https://www.dickblick.com/prod... Board

https://www.dickblick.com/prod... Easel: Students will be responsible for their own easel. These are

lightweight, easy to transport, and not too expensive.

https://www.dickblick.com/prod... Demaria is a Baltimore based artist who has always loved drawing and traditional oil painting. He finds the process of creating artwork itself to be beautiful and has always been interested in studying the way artwork is made. He believes that every student, no matter their skill level, has an individual voice that should be developed. His teaching style is flexible and the pace of his classes adapts to suite individual students needs