1-TIME BEGINNERS DRAWING ART CLASS IN CENTRAL PARK (In-Person NYC)

NOTE: This is an In-Person Art Class.

Enjoy the magic of New York City’s outdoors while  learning how to create  beautiful drawings inspired by nature!  Allow the soothing landscapes of New York City’s famous Central Park to be your muse as you tap into your inner-artist in this fear-free drawing class in NYC! With our small-sized adult art classes,  express your creativity and enjoy the stress relief and mood boost of creative expression,  connection to creative kindred spirits and the exploration of drawing!

Explore and practice a variety of fundamental drawing techniques while you tap into your authentic self-expression, receive individualized expert art instruction based on your needs and interests, and create artwork to feel proud of. Learn tips and tools in landscape “en plein air” drawing, including blending, contrast, composition, mark making, personal style, shading, 3-D effect, and the most important drawing techniques. Feel relaxed with our art studio's warm and non-judgmental teaching approach. This art class welcomes all levels, total beginners included!  In this fear-free drawing class in Central Park, students will:

• Explore the most important drawing techniques in an easy-to-follow approach that will allow you to draw artwork you feel proud of

• Learn how to draw while tapping into your unique self-expression

• Enjoy tailor-made, encouraging and non-judgemental one-on-one expert art instruction from a New York City art educator and artist

• Learn how to draw “En Plein Air” and experience why landscapes and nature are the subject matter of choice to many famous artists 

• Delight in the beauty of drawing while enjoying the relaxation of sunsets by the water as you learn and create drawings that capture your viewpoint

• Experience and learn from guided demonstrations filled with important artistic tips, techniques and tools to apply to your own drawings

• Learn the most important drawing techniques such as composition, process over product, learning to see, overview vs. detail, discovering shape, line, negative space, expressive mark making, viewfinder, layering, eraser as a tool, form, and more

• Discover your own personal and authentic artistic style

• Receive the proven mental and emotional health benefits of art classes, including the reduction of stress, anxiety and depression, and the enhanced benefits of boosted self-esteem, relaxation, mental clarity, focus, and inner-peace

Any art classes that cannot take place due to inclement weather will automatically be rescheduled to meet online.

Art Class Materials:

Materials are not included.

Please bring:

• a drawing pencil (2B suggested, but any array of pencils are welcome)
• a kneaded or vinyl eraser
• Blending stump
• drawing paper pad (an 11" x 14" or small size Sketch or Drawing pad you feel comfortable carrying)
• a few paper towels or napkins 
• Optional: Water, a blanket or something to sit on, clipboard, sun protection

Purchase supplies from our online materials list.

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