You Can Draw Anything
Course Overview
Do you wish you could undertake any drawing without trepidation? Would you like to accurately draw what you see?
This compact course opens up the secrets and fundamentals of drawing in a way that is accessible and fun. Week by week build on acquired skills to provide an overview of the art of drawing. Insights and guidance are provided to improve your drawing painlessly and ensure that drawing holds no fear.
Learn how to capture the essence of what you observe and create drawings that are vibrant and convincing! All levels of experience are catered for, especially beginners.
Course content includes: faces, hands and figures; proportions and anatomy, the portrait, perspective and vanishing points; animals, birds and plants; landscape and cityscape; objects and still life; creating volume; shading and texture.
Course Breakdown
Week 1: Students focus on drawing vessels, learning the importance of a preparatory sketch and introduction to perspective, shading, and drawing a dog and still life.
Week 2: Continues with the focus on drawing, as students work on faces, proportions and individual features, figures, proportions, buildings, and animals.
Week 3: Continues with drawing faces, as well as a quarter profile and seated figure, and moves on to an urban street scene in perspective and drawing trees and clothed figures.
Week 4: Concentrate on drawing hands, feet, more faces, and the figure in action and foreshortening.
Term Dates
Term 1 runs from Friday 7 February to Friday 28 February
Term 2 runs from Friday 2 May to Friday 23 May
Term 3 runs from Friday 25 July to Friday 15 August
Term 4 runs from Friday 17 October to Friday 7 November
Outcomes
Students will gain in confidence and core skills in drawing a diverse range of subject matter.
Materials List
- 2b/3b Pencils
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- A4 drawing block or paper sheets
Testimonials
"Enjoyed the class very much. Always something to learn."
"Learned so much Richard. A lot packed into each class."
"Loved this class and Richards teaching style is fun and creative."
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About the tutor
Richard Byrnes
Richard is a practising artist, having held 23 solo and over 100 group exhibitions in Australia and overseas. Having extensive teaching experience to draw upon, he is committed to teaching sound drawing and sculpture techniques in ways that are clear and accessible. His core belief is that art should be exciting and joyous. Richards works are included in the National Gallery, University of NSW, Artbank, Macquarie University and various regional gallery collections. His public sculpture commissions can be seen in North Sydney, Marrickville and Macquarie University. He is represented by the Robin Gibson Gallery in Sydney.
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