Our Level 3 group focused on drawing objects from life during the 4-week course at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center. We started by studying contours and textures of single objects, followed by a few very productive still life sessions. Students learned to map out big shapes and positive/negative space on their compositions; then they explored ways to use different materials in shading and showing textures.
Above left, SCM Art Center Sketchers exchange ideas about sketching objects; above right
Helen maps out her still life composition.
Above are
Matt's studies of a canine skull. By observing details of specific areas of the skull he was able to create a series of dynamic compositions.
Above left,
Kirsten sketches contours on her drapery study; above right, intrepid sketchers "get into the Zone" as they create large-format charcoal and conte crayon compositions.
Matt's surface and drapery study is shown above left and
Kirsten's still life sketches are above right.
Clockwise, starting upper left: contours and textures of a shell by
Allison; Still life studies by
Michele; Still life drawing by
Allison; study of antique iron by
Michele
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