Four Keys to Basic Drawing (four session)
Adult Class | Available
This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of drawing from observation, using pencil as your primary tool. You’ll learn how to break down what you see into simple shapes, build structure and proportion, and develop a sense of light and shadow through guided exercises. While realism provides the foundation, you'll also be encouraged to explore your own creative intuition and develop a personal approach to drawing.
As you build these foundational skills, you’ll be invited to slow down, tune into your quiet focus, and let your intuition lead. A touch of imagination is always welcome—where observation ends, personal expression begins.
Barbara Zanelli
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.