About the Course
Learn to draw using graphite, charcoal and colour. Start with basics, tone, line and proportion.... develop further drawing skills each term. Learn at your own pace. A mix of still life , found objects and photographs. We will start in graphite and charcoal , later on try drawing using pastels, colour pencils, etc. There will be some theory as we go . We will have fun .
Start by bringing a good quality A4 cartridge paper pad. A couple of pencils - strength 2B and 6B and a HB. Also a couple of Faber Castell soft grey putty rubbers.. Any other art stuff you have such as pastels .We will add items as we go...bring a mug if you want a cuppa.
What you will Learn
How to simplify and use elements of a photograph to create an interesting drawing
Composition and tonal variation ( darks and lights)
Observational drawing, angles and proportions.
Perspective and foreshortening. Keep it simple!
Shading techniques.
Using the magic rubber to create light in your work
Colour in terms of dark/light rather than hue.
How to relax and express your creative drive.
Your Instructor
Grant Eyre
Grant Eyre is a visual artist with a working career as a civil
draftsman followed by a retirement learning to paint and
draw. His journey in Art has lead to four First Prizes in
Drawing, several Highly Commended awards , with works
in private collections.