Sketching the Outdoors

Within this class students will learn techniques that will assist them in sketching the urban landscape. The instructor will guide the learner’s through exercises that implement elements of linear perspective, composition, modeling, color theory, and a variety of other methods. The class will be divided into 2 parts; classroom instruction and outdoor sketching around the ELAC campus. Class exercise mediums include color pencils, graphite pencils, ink pens, and a water color travel set. Required materials for the first meeting are 9 x 12 or larger mixed media sketch pad, vinyl eraser, Hb or 2hb pencil, additional materials discussed at first meeting. No previous experience needed.

Location notes:

• Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed. 
• Students can purchase a semester parking permit from the Community Services Office for $10 or purchase a daily permit from the dispensing machines at each parking lot/structure for $2.