"Drawing the Figure and Portrait from Life" workshop will focus on several problem areas for the contemporary figurative painter from life. Breaking the process and drawing down into phases, rather than steps, and prioritizing the approach, the first theme will be seizing the energy and vitality of the model's pose. This will be followed by a strong push toward perceptual drawing, and the search for a proportional, engaging patterns while forming the design elements.

Implying structure in the shapes by challenging empirical knowledge with a theoretical form sense will expand the dialoge toward a new principle. The structural aspects will be honed through a drawn study of the human head. A portrait demonstration will also be conducted within the workshop.

Within this long pose, a "putting it all together" session will be developed draw in , charcoal or pencil. One on one discussions, as well as studio talks and critical feedback of each participant's work, will simultaneously take place.

Monday - Saturday

Biography: Dan Thompson
6 Day Figure Drawing workshop
Partial Payments are not accepted
Dan Thompson 2008 Application Form
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Price by check is $870. ($897 for Online Registration)

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