Jersey Shore Arts Center

Six Mondays | 1:30-3:30 | March 16-April 20 | Matierials List | Class Fee $150

In this six week academic class, students will work either from life or from a photo to learn the fundamentals of measuring, seeing tilts and shapes essential for realistic drawing. Participants will develop an understanding of value and how it is used to turn form and show volume. Beginning students will work on multiple drawings as they delve into the intricacies of shape, value and edges. Advanced students may work on one piece for multiple sessions. While no prior experience is necessary, this is a challenging course which will call upon one’s persistence and patience.

Materials List - 

The most important thing is to have good paper. Make sure you have a few pencils and some kind of eraser. These are my recommendations.

Printable Materials List:

Several HB and B pencils, I like the brand Staedtler.

Pencil sharpener or Xacto knife and sandpaper block

Kneaded eraser

Tombow Mono Zero Elastomer Eraser, ultra fine 2.3 mm, round shape

Pentel Clic Eraser ZE22 or Paper Mate Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick

Thin knitting needle in a bright color, Size 2 or 3, 12 - 14” long, used for seeing and measuring tilts.

Hand held mirror

Strathmore 400 Series Smooth or Medium Surface Drawing Paper, White, Size 11” x 14”. Can have a brown cover or green cover (recycled paper).