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Drawing – The Portrait Sketch
SOLD OUT
$350
USD
$350
USD
7 Thursdays (April-May)
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 14, 21
DATES
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 14, 21
5:30-8:30PM
TIME
Chelsea Bard
INSTRUCTOR
All levels/ages
LEVELS/AGES
In this 7 week course students will create one portrait sketch drawing per week, working with a new model from life every week. We will be asking how we can convey naturalism, structure and the character of our sitter in just one session.
Chelsea will guide students through each stage of developing the portrait sketch, grounding the portrait with anatomical structure, conceptual form knowledge and light narrative. Students may choose to explore how brevity, economy and visual impression can aid in a more expedient one session portrait, while some may choose to use these sessions to hone the skills necessary for beginning a drawing, completing a “block in”. For those looking to strengthen the basic tools of building a portrait drawing this will be an opportunity for tremendous growth!
Chelsea will guide the class with short lectures, group discussion and one on one critiques.
Pencils: 2H, H, HB (2B and 4B if Staidler) in any brand will do. (Faber Castell, TomBow and Black Wing are my pencils of choice)
White - Generals white chalk or pastel (if working on toned paper)
Pencil/Lead Holder: Cretacolor Wooden Holder, General's Pencil Extender (optional)
Sandpaper block for sharpening pencils and charcoal.
Utility Knife or Razor Blade
Cooking Skewer or thin knitting needle for measuring. Thin Wooden or metal sticks.
Kneaded Eraser
Mono Zero Mechanical Eraser Round, 2.3 mm
Paper Stumps, Assorted sizes (suggested but not necessary).
Brush(s) for massing in: Synthetic soft bristle in small - medium size (suggested but not necessary).
Masking Tape
Drawing Board
Paper options, any size between 9”x12” to 18”x24”. Any one choice of:
Strathmore Drawing Paper
Arches or Stonehenge Hotpress 140 lb. Watercolor Paper (will perform better)
Students may work on toned paper if they like, Chelsea will be using white paper
Canson Mi Teintes pre toned paper (Preferred colors are Eggshell Grey, Flannel Grey, Lily, Moonstone, Moon Grey, Pearl, Sky Grey, Cloud White, White)
Chelsea Bard (b. 1991) is an American visual artist, most known for her figurative work. A native New Englander, Chelsea obtained a BFA from the Hartford Art School in Connecticut before pursuing a classical foundation in painting and draftsmanship at the Grand Central Atelier in New York City. Trained in the methods and concepts sown in the Renaissance, she seeks to bring forth the tools and spirit of the tradition in resonant, authentic and vital ways. Her creative motivations and influences range in the symbolist, sensualist and tonalist movements. Bard’s widely acclaimed work hangs in collections throughout North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan including at the Stobart Foundation and The New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art. Chelsea recently moved to New Salem, MA to be an artist-in-residence and instructor at the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art.
Drawing – The Portrait Sketch
$350
USD
SOLD OUT
$350
USD
In this 7 week course students will create one portrait sketch drawing per week, working with a new model from life every week. We will be asking how we can convey naturalism, structure and the character of our sitter in just one session.
Chelsea will guide students through each stage of developing the portrait sketch, grounding the portrait with anatomical structure, conceptual form knowledge and light narrative. Students may choose to explore how brevity, economy and visual impression can aid in a more expedient one session portrait, while some may choose to use these sessions to hone the skills necessary for beginning a drawing, completing a “block in”. For those looking to strengthen the basic tools of building a portrait drawing this will be an opportunity for tremendous growth!
Chelsea will guide the class with short lectures, group discussion and one on one critiques.
Pencils: 2H, H, HB (2B and 4B if Staidler) in any brand will do. (Faber Castell, TomBow and Black Wing are my pencils of choice)
White - Generals white chalk or pastel (if working on toned paper)
Pencil/Lead Holder: Cretacolor Wooden Holder, General's Pencil Extender (optional)
Sandpaper block for sharpening pencils and charcoal.
Utility Knife or Razor Blade
Cooking Skewer or thin knitting needle for measuring. Thin Wooden or metal sticks.
Kneaded Eraser
Mono Zero Mechanical Eraser Round, 2.3 mm
Paper Stumps, Assorted sizes (suggested but not necessary).
Brush(s) for massing in: Synthetic soft bristle in small - medium size (suggested but not necessary).
Masking Tape
Drawing Board
Paper options, any size between 9”x12” to 18”x24”. Any one choice of:
Strathmore Drawing Paper
Arches or Stonehenge Hotpress 140 lb. Watercolor Paper (will perform better)
Students may work on toned paper if they like, Chelsea will be using white paper
Canson Mi Teintes pre toned paper (Preferred colors are Eggshell Grey, Flannel Grey, Lily, Moonstone, Moon Grey, Pearl, Sky Grey, Cloud White, White)
Meet your Instructor
Chelsea Bard
Chelsea Bard (b. 1991) is an American visual artist, most known for her figurative work. A native New Englander, Chelsea obtained a BFA from the Hartford Art School in Connecticut before pursuing a classical foundation in painting and draftsmanship at the Grand Central Atelier in New York City. Trained in the methods and concepts sown in the Renaissance, she seeks to bring forth the tools and spirit of the tradition in resonant, authentic and vital ways. Her creative motivations and influences range in the symbolist, sensualist and tonalist movements. Bard’s widely acclaimed work hangs in collections throughout North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan including at the Stobart Foundation and The New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art. Chelsea recently moved to New Salem, MA to be an artist-in-residence and instructor at the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art.
Chelsea Bard (b. 1991) is an American visual artist, most known for her figurative work. A native New Englander, Chelsea obtained a BFA from the Hartford Art School in Connecticut before pursuing a classical foundation in painting and draftsmanship at the Grand Central Atelier in New York City. Trained in the methods and concepts sown in the Renaissance, she seeks to bring forth the tools and spirit of the tradition in resonant, authentic and vital ways. Her creative motivations and influences range in the symbolist, sensualist and tonalist movements. Bard’s widely acclaimed work hangs in collections throughout North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan including at the Stobart Foundation and The New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art. Chelsea recently moved to New Salem, MA to be an artist-in-residence and instructor at the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art.