In this course you will learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. You will be taken from a beginner or hobbyist to a high level of proficiency learning concepts and skills that can be used over and over again in your art journey, developing your drawing ability accurately and efficiently. Be guided through tone, line-work, detailing, perspective and form, making sure you achieve your art goals.
- Basics of Sketching: We will introduce the basics of sketching through material and line techniques, sketching exercises and then observational drawing of simple forms such as cubes, spheres, triangular forms and so on.
- Tones and composition: Creating depth through tonal relationships and use of contrast
- Other techniques: Learning various Old Masters and Contemporary Artist’s Drawing techniques
- Application in the real world: Applying skills to other real life subjects and students’ personal artworks.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Draw from observation, confidently and accurately
- Know various techniques in sketching to achieve desired results
- Create realistic drawings of still life objects and other subjects
- 2b-6b pencil and eraser
- Charcoal pencil and willow charcoal
- A3 sketching paper, white and kraft/brown paper
IMPORTANT: Please arrive to the first class with all the relevant materials. A lack of materials is not just a handicap to you but to the ability to teach. Materials cost is not included in a course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any course materials. We therefore suggest you purchase your materials closer to the time of the course commencing.
The following stockists are examples of places where you can purchase art materials for your course:
- Art on King: 199-201 King Street, Newtown. Ph: 9516 2342
- Eckersley's Art and Craft Store: 93 York Street, Sydney. Ph: 9299 4151. Also located in various locations throughout Greater Sydney. WEA students receive a 10% discount on materials required for their course at the York Street store when showing their course confirmation email.
- Parkers Art Supplies: 3 Cambridge Street, The Rocks. Ph: 9247 9979
- The Art Scene: 914 Victoria Road, West Ryde. Ph: 9807 6900
- The Sydney Art Store: 11 Salisbury Street, Botany. Ph: 9699 2162
You can also purchase materials from places such as Dymocks, Officeworks, Spotlight, Lincraft or online art suppliers such as Art Shed Online.
