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 soft grey putty rubber. 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
Perspective and foreshortening.
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.