Life drawing: focus on hands and feet
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Location: Keeley Street
- Course Code: VH312
- Dates: 18/09/24 - 02/10/24
- Time: 18:00 - 21:00
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 3 sessions (over 3 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
Course Code: VH312
Duration: 3 sessions (over 3 weeks)
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What is the course about?
When drawing from life, it is often the hands and feet that are the most challenging aspects of the anatomy to draw - this course will show how to simplify complex forms using structure and tone. You will make use of objective drawing techniques in charcoal and pencil and well as quick sketching.
What will we cover?
Basic anatomical structure of hands and feet. Proportion. How to simplify complex forms. Use of tone to denote volume eg charcoal and putty rubber. Foreshortening.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Have some understanding of the basic anatomical structure of both hands and feet
Use tone to denote volume and form
Draw the hands and feet in proportion
Use foreshortening to draw the feet.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Some previous drawing, particularly life drawing experience, would be ideal. This class is not for beginners.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Talks, practical exercises, demos, 1:1 support, group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All materials are included.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Life Drawing: a Contemporary Approach
Life Drawing: an Experimental Approach
Life Drawing into Life Painting
Life Paintign Extended Study.
