Drawing Fundamentals with Dmitri Modell

Description

Master the fundamentals of classical realism drawing with illustrator Dmitri Modell. Perfect for beginners! In this class, we will learn the basics and beginnings of drawing with vine charcoal and graphite, focusing on creating accurate representations of still objects and images in high-contrast lighting. We will warm up the creative part of our brains, and each day create a piece of charcoal or graphite artwork that represents the scene in front of us. As we progress through the class, each student will gradually become more comfortable recognizing and representing accurate values, perspective, and line using still lifes, hand models, and black-and-white photography as references. At the end of the class series, each student will have a solid grasp of solving creative problems in the world of charcoal & graphite media. Together, we will produce classical realism artwork and learn good habits and techniques that make it easier to recognize and more accurately represent 3-D life on 2-D paper. ART INSTRUCTOR BIO: Dmitri Modell is a Virginia Commonwealth University alumni with a passion for completing commissioned works for families, individuals, and anyone who needs aid to solve their creative problems. For the past five years, Dmitri Modell has been creating animations, illustrations, and Graphic Designs for his clients using the Adobe Suite as well as ClipStudioPaint, ProCreate, InfinitePainter, and various other programs used for Digital Art. Dmitri started his artistic journey at a very young age and has continued to develop his skills in all kinds of traditional and digital art forms. Dmitri continues to find new mediums to express his energetic and expressive visuals. CLASS DATES: Tuesdays, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/26, 6/2, make up 6/9 No class 5/19. SUPPLY LIST: Drawing Paper: Canson Mi-Tientes, 10-sheet package (muted colors), 19" x 25" 3 sheets cloud white Canson Mi-Tientes, 19" x 25" (or multimedia/watercolor paper with good tooth) Final project: Canson Pastel Board, 16" x 20" (recommended) Drawing board (20" x 26" minimum) with four large clips For Still Lifes: Soft and hard vine charcoal sticks (recommended: Winsor & Newton) Sandpaper block (180 grade) for sharpening Kneadable eraser Chamois cloth Small and medium tortillons Workable fixative Viva signature cloth paper towels For Photo References: High-quality graphite pencils (Derwent, Faber Castell, or Staedtler): 6B, 4B, 2B, HB, 2H, 4H Plastic eraser (white or pink)