Explore the art of figure drawing with a variety of classes in NYC. Learn the fundamentals, improve your skills, and unleash your creativity with expert instructors in this captivating art form.
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92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Using Michelangelo as our inspiration, explore how form and energy in a figure drawing springs from the "core" of the figure: the head, rib cage and pelvis. Learn the basic structures of these forms and how to relate them to one another to get exciting and original figure drawings. The class will work from a live model to identify anatomical landmarks and to see how surface muscle ties the core forms together.
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Learn to construct solid and anatomically correct figure and portrait drawings. Through lectures, demonstrations, and individual instruction, this course will cover the anatomical, structural, and surface forms of the head and figure. With a focus on the gesture as our starting point, we will identify the line of the body and develop the constitution of the figure through sequentially longer poses. There will be an emphasis on proportion, perspective,...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Explore the transition from reality to abstraction in this dynamic art course at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Through a series of engaging exercises, you'll learn how to use color, composition, and various artistic mediums to create original and conceptually sound works of art. Discover the possibilities of drawing and painting, and unleash your artistic potential.
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New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Unlock the secrets of drawing the human figure in this dynamic course at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Discover various techniques and approaches to bring life to your artwork with the guidance of expert instructors. Open to all levels, this course is a must for anyone looking to enhance their drawing skills.
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Unlock the secrets of figure drawing in this captivating art course. Learn the art of anatomy and explore the techniques used by old masters to create expressive figure drawings. Whether you prefer charcoal or pencil, this course will teach you the skills to bring your drawings to life.
Esaie Couture Design School @ 265 W 37th St, New York, NY
This class is an introduction to drawing the human body. Students will illustrate the human body, learn the fundamentals of the human figure, explore creativity and design. Students will utilize techniques to draw the human body including proportion, light, and shadows, and use different media: pencil, charcoal, and watercolor. Students are required to attend lab hours to enhance their work and work on projects. Homework is required as a part...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Scholars have long sought the source for two major themes in Madama Butterfly. One is associated with Butterfly herself and the second with her patrimony. The assumption has been that Puccini, attempting to achieve exotic authenticity, based these themes on Japanese melodies. But Professor W. Anthony Sheppard has discovered a different theory: Puccini's source for these themes was a Swiss-made music box playing Chinese tunes. Evidence indicates...
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
Unlock your artistic potential as you explore the art of drawing figures and portraits. Discover various techniques used by artists throughout history and gain inspiration from contemporary depictions. Develop your confidence and expand your drawing repertoire in this immersive in-person course.
The Art Studio NY @ 211 W 80th St, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity and discover the joy of acrylic painting in this nurturing art class at NYC's top-rated studio. With personalized instruction from a professional artist, explore fundamental techniques and unlock your inner artist. Join a supportive community and create beautiful masterpieces to decorate your home.
Drawing New York @ 114 East 35th Street, New York, NY
Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Artist Edmond Rochat - Mondays, April 17th, 24th and May 1st, - 6:30 -9:30pm all sessions. Students will improve in three main areas of portrait drawing in this course: proportion/gesture, perspective and lighting form. Each session starts with a demonstration by the instructor clearly showing what students will achieve during the session. Drawing from a live portrait model, students receive individual...
Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY
This beginning course is designed as an introduction to basic life drawing techniques using a nude model. This class will explore a variety of drawing mediums and is open to the use of paint later in the class. The first half of class will focus on a more fast paced method of figure drawing and the second half will allow time with one model and one position to work from. The Instructor will provide fundamental techniques to train the eye how...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Discover the secrets of capturing the human form through drawing and painting in this dynamic course at the esteemed New York School of the Arts. Join a supportive community of artists as you learn to master light and shadow, create three-dimensional effects, and bring depth and expression to your artwork. All skill levels are welcome to join this transformative artistic journey.
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity and master the art of expressing the human form in a three-dimensional space. Explore your artistic voice and develop your skills in this immersive course at the renowned New York School of the Arts. Join us now and embrace the opportunity to work with live models and receive personalized critiques.
Drawing New York @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY
Drawing New York is thrilled to offer Two-Day Figure Drawing Workshop - with artist Emil Robinson. Emil Robinson has a unique approach to figure drawing, drawing techniques and drawing methods. Robinson’s response to the figure is both physical and tender, often utilizing unexpected color and texture. On day one, Robinson will introduce his materials and methods. He will flesh out his goals with the aid of art...
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
*A live model WILL be used in this class. Learn how to figure draw in just one day, in this inspiring beginner's figure drawing workshop! Drawing is easier than you think and we will teach you all of the drawing techniques, tricks, and tools that you need to know. If you hear yourself saying, “but I can’t even draw a straight line,” or “I don’t have a creative bone in my body,” it’s time to think again! In this hands-on, step-by-step,...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Take your painting skills to the next level with the Advanced Painting course at the New York School of the Arts. Discover how to develop and sustain your work, while exploring different mediums and working on larger-scale projects. Let our instructor guide you in kicking off your artistic journey and delving deeper into your practice.
Drawing New York @ Studio 505 5th Fl 18th W 18 St, New York, NY
Join the amazingly talented Conde Nast graphic designer/illustrator, Leonard Cadiente for a four hour drawing intensive. Attendees should be prepared to work for the entire session with limited breaks. There will be a live model starting in leotards and adding draped clothes as we progress. Important Things to Note: This intensive session is for people with at least some drawing experience (email me if you have questions). It is...
Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY
During this 3-Session Portrait Drawing Class students will learn how to more easily draw from life (1 pose for all sessions) with artist Kelly Foss. Session 1: Students will learn how to set up the model and space to their advantage. Using vine charcoal and graphite pencils, they will draw the larger portions of our subject, working from the outside in. With the help of observing darks and lights, they will subdivide the masses and place the...
Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY
College Admissions Counselors love to see observational drawing in your art portfolio. In Ashcans Figure Studies Course you will learn the tools to draw an accurate rendering of the human form. In this class you'll examine and explore: Anatomy Proportion Perspective Movement After you have the basics down, you'll be encouraged and guided by the Instructor, to delve in to personal ways to depict the figure. Q&A...
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Draw your heart out with the human figure as your muse! The beauty of the human figure has inspired artwork throughout the ages. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, all are welcome in this relaxing, inspiring, and fun live figure drawing class in NYC that will ignite your inner-artist. In this encouraging art class, you will: Receive expert art instruction from a professional NYC artist Learn to draw the human figure with...
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