This expressive drawing class invites students to explore drawing as both a process and a form of personal expression. Through guided exercises and open-ended projects, students will develop images from quick sketches to more refined compositions, learning how ideas evolve on the page. Emphasis will be placed on working with ink, exploring line quality, contrast, mark making, and spontaneity, while also experimenting with a variety of drawing tools and surfaces. Students will investigate how different supplies influence mood, movement, and meaning in their work. The class encourages curiosity, risk taking, and individual voice, making it suitable for artists of all experience levels who want to deepen their relationship with drawing and ink based media.
What You Will Learn
- Expressive sketching and observational drawing techniques
- How to develop and refine images from initial ideas to finished work
- Use of ink as a primary medium, including line, texture, and value
- Experimentation with different drawing tools and surfaces
- Strategies for embracing spontaneity, imperfection, and personal style