Bridgman's Anatomy with Travis Wilson
In this workshop we will be breaking down the work of George Bridgman. His drawings have been a staple of artistic anatomy practice, but are often difficult to study because of their cryptic nature and messiness.
We will be drawing Bridgman's drawings in charcoal on newsprint with a focus on cleaning up the chaotic linework and shading for greater clarity. We will also be working from photos of a model in similar poses to apply the knowledge, referencing Jeff Watts' Watts on Bridgman book. Our main goal with this study is to learn not only how to study from Bridgman, but to memorize and stylize anatomy of the human body using Bridgman's principles for more inspirational drawings.
Worksheets will be provided. If you have Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life, please bring it!
Schedule
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 17:00
Lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00
Program
Each session will start with an instructor demonstration of 30 minutes. In the remaining time students will draw and Travis will provide individual trace-over corrections and critiques on student work.
Day 1:
- Session 1: Bridgman Torso
- Session 2: Applying Bridgman to Photos
Day 2:
- Session 1: Bridgman Arms
- Session 2: Applying Bridgman to Photos
Day 3:
- Session 1: Bridgman Legs
- Session 2: Applying Bridgman to Photos
Materials
Demos and Instructor drawings will be done with the following materials:
- Smooth newsprint paper, 18”x24”.
- Drawing board, 18”x24”
- Conte 1710b Charcoal Pencils
- Wolff’s Carbon Charcoal Pencils (4b and 6b)
- Kneaded Eraser
Atelier note: See our materials list to find options where to buy smooth newsprint and Wolff's Carbon pencils.
Info
- There is a B&B Hotel right next to the atelier
- The building behind the atelier has an affordable Airbnb apartment
- A bit farther away, but usually cheaper: Meininger Hotel
- If you have any questions leave us a message
Bridgman's Anatomy
with Travis Wilson
The workshop is in english.
General Workshop Conditions
- The workshop will only take place with sufficient bookings.
- Please only pay when you receive an e-mail confirmation that the workshop is taking place.
- The price includes tuition, VAT and model fees. Materials, accommodation and travels are not included.
- You confirm your seat by full payment or a deposit payment.
- Bookings made less than 8 weeks before the workshop date must be paid in full.
- The price must be paid in full no later than 8 weeks prior to the workshop. Otherwise the booking will be forfeited.
- Cancellations made less than 8 weeks prior to the workshop must pay the full price.
- If the workshop is cancelled by our side, you will get 100 % of your payments reimbursed. Including the deposit.
