All drawing classes run 1 hour and 15 minutes. Different projects will develop the student’s use of perspective, contour, grid system, shading and use of color. Projects are chosen based on the abilities and interests of the class. All drawing classes utilize graphite and charcoal pencils, colored pencils and chalk pastels. The purchase of drawing supplies is the student’s responsibility. Occasionally I supply white charcoal pencil on black or colored paper for a drawing to emphasize contrasts.
First time drawing students are required to take a one-time introductory class. This class acquaints them with their various pencils and erasers. We also learn about lighting and shadows. After this class they join other beginner and intermediate students.
Intermediate students are challenged to be more creative with their projects. Drawing techniques are strengthened through practice. I emphasize greater contrasts and control of pencils.
Advanced students are challenged with harder projects that I choose according to their interests and abilities. Advanced students must be at least 10 years old and have taken drawing from me twice before. I will make exceptions for older students whose artwork displays good talent. Please call to set up an appointment for their review.
Past Drawing Projects
To see a sampling of what we’ve done in the past, see these drawing projects. These are drawings that I’ve done, not the kids. I think you’ll like what you see.
Advanced
9″ x 12″ colored pencil dragon’s eye drawing
Chalk Pastel drawing on 11″ x 15″ watercolor paper
9″ x 12″ black and white giraffe drawing created with graphite and charcoal pencils
“Fishtangle” drawing 9″ x 12″
Black and white graphite and charcoal pencil drawing using colored pencils for special effects
Enchanted Broom drawing using graphite and charcoal pencils. Students are taught how to shade effectively with stump
Black and white graphite and charcoal drawing of Sven
9″ x 12″ Black and White graphite and charcoal pencil drawing
Drawing of Indian corn using a combination of graphite, charoal and colored pencils
Colored pencil 9″ x 12″ drawing design where advanced students focus on shading
Chalk pastel drawing of a cat clan
Chalk pastel of flamingos on 11″ x 14″ watercolor paper
Beginner and Intermediate
11″ x 15″ chalk pastel pet portrait
9″ x 12″ black and white graphite and charcoal pencil drawing
9″ x 12″ black and white giraffe drawing created with graphite and charcoal pencils
“Funky Bird” 9″ x 12″ canvas board chalk pastel
Graphite and charcoal pencil drawing of a cartoon critter
Black and white graphite and charcoal pencil drawing of a minion
Black and White graphite and charcoal drawing of Olaf
Black and white graphite and charcoal drawing of a turtle
Black and white drawing of a cat on a broom
Colored pencil drawing using the border as the reference points
Colored pencil drawing of a parrot where intermediate and beginner students concentrate on shading for a 3-D effect
Colored pencil drawing of a slug bug. Shading techniques are used to bring to life
