Head & Figure Drawing Fundamentals with Brian Knox
Strong fundamentals are key to successful drawing. Join instructor Brian Knox for a 3 day exploration of the fundamentals of head and figure drawing.
Brian uses a 4 step drawing process where each step builds on the one before it. He starts with a simple rhythmical gesture to establish the overall flow of the pose while establishing the length and width of key points of the body. Then structure is added by using basic shapes to show how the pose sits in three-dimensional space.
Using the gesture and structure as a guide, anatomical information is then added with an emphasis on overlap to create depth. Finally, lighting will be added with shadow mapping, which uses shape and edge to describe the transitions between light and shadow to reveal 3D form.
Each session will include an instructor demonstration followed by individualized instruction as students work on their own drawings.
Note: Instructor demonstrations will be primarily focused on construction and will only include rendering if time permits.
Schedule
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 17:00
Lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00
Program
Day 1:
- Session 1: Meet and greet, supplies, mark making, perspective/basic shapes
- Session 2: Head Drawing demo: basic construction, front, ¾, profile views.
Day 2:
- Session 1: Head Drawing demo: construction, facial features, lighting (shadow mapping).
- Session 2: Figure Drawing demo: gesture and structure.
Day 3:
- Session 1: Figure Drawing demo: gesture, structure, anatomy, lighting (shadow mapping).
- Session 2: Figure Drawing demo: gesture, structure, anatomy, lighting (shadow mapping).
Materials
Instructor demonstrations will be done with Wolff’s Carbon 6B charcoal pencil and a kneaded eraser on smooth newsprint. Students are welcome to use either charcoal or graphite with their preferred paper. Note: Rough newsprint is not recommended.
Atelier note: See our materials list to find options where to buy smooth newsprint and Wolff's Carbon pencils.
If you have any questions about the classes, take a look at our FAQ.
Head & Figure Drawing Fundamentals
Brian Knox
Info
- 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.
Info
- There is a B&B Hotel right next to the atelier
- If you have any questions leave us a message.
