Drawing with Confidence

Adult Class | This program is completed

Intermediate to advanced skill level suggested.

1/19/2022-3/23/2022

1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Wed

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$285.00

$255.00

$35.00

$15.00

Designed for students who already have a grasp of basic drawing techniques, this class takes you deeper into form, structure, and expression. Students will be learning key concepts such as atmospheric perspective, detailed rendering, intermediate perspective, use of color, and combining materials. Each class features a directed exercise designed to be used for more complex subject matter. This class is intended for those who are looking to take their drawing to the next level. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE 1. Make detailed rendered value drawing of real objects 2. Create volumetric drawing using light and dark in multiple mediums 3. Create foreground, middle ground, and background 4. Handle complicated subjects and correctly place groups of objects 5. Begin to develop an understanding of decisive, quick sketching 6. Confidence and comfort with the materials

  • This is an in-person class which will take place in our building with strict social distancing protocols and reduced student capacity. Proof of vaccination is required, and masks must be worn at all times. Please see our COVID-19 community safety policies.
  • • Strathmore 400 series drawing pad 14 x 17
  • • Strathmore 500 series charcoal paper 9 x 12 medium surface, assorted tints
  • • Tracing paper pad 9 x 12
  • • Canson Mi-Teintes Drawing Paper 5 sheets 19 x 25 Moonstone (160gsm)
  • • Graphite pencils: 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 7B, 8B
  • • Good pencil sharpener
  • • X-acto knife
  • • Prismacolor color pencils (box of 24)
  • • Vine charcoal (medium) box of 12
  • • Soft Red Contè pencil (sanguine is good) or crayon depending on your preference
  • • General’s Charcoal pencils set of 4 that includes white
  • • Chamois
  • • Blending tortillons, assorted sizes
  • • Kneaded eraser
  • • Staedtler or pink pearl eraser
  • • Retractable eraser
  • • Small plastic container for trash
  • • 12 – 18 inch ruler
  • • Painter’s tape ½”
  • • Mechanic pencil 7mm (dollar store)
  • • Small handheld mirror (dollar store)
  • • Viva (original, not with the patterning) paper towels or cotton fabric swatches
  • • Sandpaper 220 grit (teacher will provide)

Barbara graduated with a B.F.A. in Illustration from Syracuse University in 1999, and immediately moved to NYC. She met success in shows at Figureworks Gallery and Get Real Art, but felt drawn to study classical painting in Florence, Italy. She lived there for one year studying drawing under Mario Pachioli. Then in 2004, she moved to Philadelphia on a full scholarship to study with Nelson Shanks at Studio Incamminati. It was here that she developed her portrait painting, drawing and color theory skills. She left the atelier in 2006 to work on a series of large paintings depicting figures of Greek mythology and began to explore landscape painting. After travelling and painting extensively, Barbara returned to Incamminati to finish the Professional Program in 2015 and served as a teaching fellow for two years. In addition to Fleisher, she currently teaches painting and drawing at Studio Incamminati, Wayne Art Center, Main Line Art Center, Abington Art Center, Journey’s Way, and Repenning Fine Arts in Audubon, NJ. You can visit her website to view more artwork at barbarazanelli.com.