LIFE DRAWING

Course Description

This class is modeled after the tradition of artists gathering once a week to share a model and work together. Not just figurative artists, this includes sculptors, poets, musicians, and other artists who value the discipline and discovery particular to this activity.

First we draw from the model for 3 hours and then we critique for 1 hour. Students at all levels and from all disciplines are welcome

There are no assignments. The goal is to explore and develop individual ideas. Each artist works on her own problems with the understanding that there is value to seeing the process and progress of others. The critique at the end of the drawing session discusses principles and the practice of drawing the nude in relation to the work of the individual students in the class. The goal of the instructor during the drawing session to assist and not direct.

The Pose: The model will keep the same pose for each 3-hour session. Please note that students wishing to do “gesture” drawings may move around the room to have different poses to draw.

Materials: There is no restriction on size or medium except that the work be monochromatic. (Red chalk on white paper is monochromatic, red chalk on green paper is polychromatic) There are drawing boards in the classroom and basic white drawing paper is provided. Students are encouraged to experiment with different materials to suit their practice.

There will be an optional evening drawing session once a week. Time TBD.

CCS art majors are encouraged to repeat this class as often as they wish.

Required Text

Kenneth Clark, The Nude, A Study in Ideal Form