Figure Drawing: The Academic Tradition using the ARA methodology
July 23 to August 3, 2012
Time:
10:00 to 5:00
Instructor: Emmy DeMusis
Duration: 10 days
Location: Boston MA
Cost: $1150
The Academy of Realist Art, Boston continues in the figure drawing tradition established by the 19th Century French Academy in Paris. In this ten day course, students will work from one pose and be taught the method used to draw the live model at ARA. Beginning in graphite, students complete a 'cartoon'. This is a preliminary drawing that establishes proportion, body type, gesture and the correct grouping of light and dark. This important phase creates a solid structure. Using a light table, students then transfer the cartoon to fresh paper and the drawing continues in charcoal where rendering techniques accurately capture delicacy of form and quality of flesh. Through the articulation of subtle plane changes and correct value assignments, the students finish a naturalistic and volumetric drawing. The instructor will provide individual critiques, demos and lectures.
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Please note: SPACE IS LIMITED. Registrations are not guaranteed until a deposit has been paid. If you require more information contact ARA_Boston@academyofrealistart.com 617.426.3006
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About ARA Workshops
The Academy is committed to ensuring that each workshop participant goes home with as much knowledge as possible. Workshops will include discussions of technique, problem solving strategies and historical background balanced with adequate working time to practice the information covered. Each workshop instructor will provide students with individual critique and attention and strive to answer questions and help resolve difficulties students may encounter. Early registration is required and is done by the submission of an online application form and remitting a $300 deposit.
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The hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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OUR WORKSHOPS
2012 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
- Figure Drawing Using Constructive Anatomy
and Rhythmic Form Modeling
Jan 29 to Feb 2, 2012
- Figure Drawing
Feb to April, 2012 - Bargue Drawing (UK)
Feb 20 to 26, 2012 - Alla Prima Portrait
March 26 to 30, 2012 - Portrait Drawing
April 16 to 20, 2012 - Figure Painting & Drawing (Ottawa)
April 21 to 27, 2012 - Portrait Painting from a Photo(Ottawa)
May 12 to 18, 2012
- Portrait Painting from a Photo
June 11 to 15, 2012 - In the Studios of Ingres
June 23 to 29, 2012 - Figure Drawing
June to Aug, 2012 - Landscape (Boston)
July 7 to 8, 2012 - Old Master (Edinburgh)
July 9 to 15, 2012 - In the Studios of Rubens (Boston)
July 9 to 20, 2012 - Still Life (Ottawa)
July 16 to 20, 2012 - Prud'hon
July 23 to 27, 2012 - Figure Drawing (Boston)
July 23 to August 3, 2012 - In the Studios of Caravaggio
Aug 4 to 10, 2012 - Figure Painting (Boston)
August 6 to 17, 2012 - Red Chalk (Ottawa)
August 13 to 17, 2012 - Still Life
August 18 to 24, 2012 - Still Life (Boston)
August 20 to 31, 2012 - Landscape Painting
Sept 10 to 14, 2012 - Figure Drawing
Sept to Dec, 2012 - Portrait Painting
Oct 13 to 19, 2012 - Old Master
Nov 3 to 9, 2012 - Alla Prima
Dec 3 to 7, 2012
