Back to Basics: Drawing Tools 101

Unlock Your Drawing Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Drawing Tools

Ready to elevate your art? Join renowned artists Paul Richmond and Melissa Forman for an engaging class focused on mastering drawing tools! Whether you're a beginner artist or looking to refine your skills, this course provides a solid foundation in fundamental drawing techniques.

What you'll learn:

• Drawing Tool Fundamentals: Discover the essentials of working with a variety of drawing pencils, charcoal, and other tools.
• Experimentation & Exploration: Get hands-on experience exploring different drawing materials and their unique properties.
• Composition with a Viewfinder: Learn to create dynamic and visually compelling compositions using a practical viewfinder technique.
• Pencil Rendering Techniques: Master drawing with one pencil for subtle tonal variations, and explore the full potential of a complete pencil set for rich detail.
• Reverse Drawing Mastery: Discover the captivating art of reverse drawing using a combination of pencils and erasers to create stunning effects.
• Graphite Base & Layering: Learn to build depth and dimension with a graphite base and advanced layering techniques.

This class addresses common challenges faced by artists at all levels. Paul and Melissa, experienced professional artists and teachers, share insights and strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve a polished, refined finish. It’s never too late to revisit the basics of drawing and unlock your artistic potential!

Materials:

While you can use your preferred materials, this series utilizes:

• Drawing Pencil Set (4H-4B): A range of pencils for varied tonal values.
• Kneaded Eraser: For lifting graphite and creating highlights.
• Sketchbook: Your canvas for exploration and practice.
• Blending Stumps: For smooth tonal transitions.
• Charcoal Pencil: For bold, expressive marks.
• Vine Charcoal: For loose sketching and shading.
• Plastic Eraser: For precise erasing.

About the Instructors:

Paul Richmond is an internationally recognized visual artist and activist with a distinguished career featuring exhibitions in galleries and museums across the United States and international publications. His artwork is collected globally. As a prolific illustrator, he's created over 400 novel cover illustrations. He's also a co-founder of the You Will Rise Project, empowering individuals to use art for creative expression and healing.

Melissa Forman creates richly imaginative worlds populated by captivating characters. Her work blends opulent detail with a mysterious and often eerie aesthetic, drawing inspiration from various historical periods. A skilled portrait artist since age 14, Melissa holds a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design. Her personal artwork has been exhibited worldwide, from New York to Berlin.