Drawing Fundamentals – Summer

Drawing Fundamentals – Summer

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Begin your formal creative practice in the traditional method of charcoal drawing. Charcoal pencils and sticks are one of most commonly used tools to draw with. Learn the basics of this fine medium, understand the effectiveness of drawing techniques, and get a formal introduction into the process of creating imagery all on your own. Subjects discussed will include line quality, shading and gradation, cross hatching, and contour drawing. This class is open to all levels.

 

Materials list:

• 18x24 recycled Sketch pad strathmore
• Drawing board with clip
• Graphite pencils 2b 4b 6b
• Kneaded eraser
• Plastic eraser
• Vine charcoal, soft
• Blending stumps
• Pencil sharpener
• Sandpaper pointer

Optional Materials:

• Clear tombow dual brush pen
• Mechanical eraser pen
• Micron pen 05

The Inkstone on Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have some drawing materials available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.

 

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