FEAR-FREE DRAWING CLASS: HOW TO DRAW PORTRAITS AND FIGURES (In-Person/ W. 72 NYC Art Studio)

Instructor: Tyler Kratz

September 16 - November 11

9 Sessions

Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Seats Open: 9

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$495.00 USD  
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NOTE: This is an In-Person Art Class.

Learn how to draw the human portrait and figure in this inspiring, stress-relieving, in-person Beginners Portrait and Figure Drawing Class!

The human face and body has been an inspiring muse for artists throughout art history, and this supportive, non-judgmental drawing class will teach you the fundamental drawing techniques, tricks, and tools that you need to know to draw your own portraits and figures. With a range of inspiration, we'll have printed resources as well as live models to encourage our learning process.

If you hear yourself saying, “but I can’t even draw a straight line,” or “I don’t have a creative bone in my body,” it’s time to think again! Drawing is easier than you think, and we will teach and support you every step of the way. In this hands-on, step-by-step, beginners portrait and figure drawing class,  you will feel supported as you learn to express yourself through the art of drawing. As you receive personalized instruction according to your unique needs and interests from our top-notch professional artists and educators in our NYC art studio, you will join  in creativity, connection and community in this engaging art class.

In this inspiring and motivating portrait and figure drawing class, strengthen your core drawing and sketching skills as you take your artwork to the next level and: 

  • Receive customized, one-on-one expert art instruction from a professional artist and educator, according to your unique needs, interests and artistic level 
  • Enjoy drawing faces and the human form from a variety of resources including reference images, self-portraits, and a live figure model 
  • Learn and practice fundamental portrait and figure drawing techniques including how to draw facial features such as eyes, noses, mouths, ears and hair, facial proportions, as well as the proportions, shapes, essence and dimension of the human figure,
  • Explore and practice line quality, shading, tone, mark making, composition, and how to further your own unique perspective in art
  • Relax, de-stress, and get inspired with encouraging, dynamic  art class instruction and artist-led demonstrations 
  • Receive the scientifically proven health benefits of engaging in art, including stress relief, anxiety and depression reduction, increased focus, boosts self-esteem and enhances problem-solving skills

 

An additional small fee for live figure models in included in the cost of this art class. 

Art Class Materials:

Materials are not included.

You will need:

  • Drawing pad (size of your choice, suggested 14" x 17" or larger)
  • Drawing pencils (Variety of 4-12 pencils in HB ranges: 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B)
  • Vinyl eraser
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Soft vine charcoal
  • Blending stump


Venue:  

Address:
243 West 72nd St., 2nd Floor, New York, New York, 10023, United States

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