Drawing Essentials

Starting January 5, 2026 This course covers the use of materials as well as essential skills needed as a prelude to Figure Drawing which Glenn learned at the beginning of his artistic training. He finds that this basic skill set is often missing in the training of artists today. The focus is as much on training the eye as the hand, with development of visual skills as well as how to study independently. Basic concepts in drawing and their application are demonstrated and incorporated into the weekly assignments, using the same basic materials that will be needed for the Figure Drawing courses.These concepts are applicable to any field of artistic endeavor.   Essentials Class Outline Week 1The Basics of Drawing: Materials, Physicality, Fundamentals of Line and Value Week 2Drawing as a Tool: The Thumbnail, Blocking in /Lay-ins, Final Development Basic procedure of going from the general to the specific. Week 3How we Study: Sources Week 4Drawing from observation Week 5Describing Form: A