Introduction to Anatomy: The Head

This class will teach the skills necessary to approach figure drawing. Anatomy will be taught and discussed as a tool to create expressive, interesting figure drawings.  Artistry will be emphasized.  We will analyze the "magic" of old master drawings.   Students will also learn basic shading techniques, expression of line, building...

Figure drawing is the art of sketching the human figure to capture the essence of the human body's musculature, texture, and postures.  Drawing is one of the most important skills of all the visual arts and this class will help you hone observational skills and master techniques in form, value, shading and perspective. We will work in charcoal,...

Fall is an exciting time to observe and sketch resident and migratory waterfowl in Brooklyn’s ponds, streams, and reservoirs. The anatomy, gestures, and behavioral habits of waterfowl will be covered as well as techniques for painting their vivid plumage and iridescent colors. Composition and light on form will be emphasized as well as approaches...

For children who love drawing cartoons, or the world of graphic and comic book art. Love Superheroes or cool monsters? This introductory class will get you set up with the basics!  Learn how to design your very own characters and manipulate their features: faces, anatomy, hair and costumes to create your own unique characters. Set your characters...

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...

Get an inside look into the exciting world of Anime & Manga cartoon art and design. Learn how to capture the fundamentals of facial features & anatomy within the Manga, Anime Art tradition culminating in designing your own characters. Design your own unique characters- Human, Animal or Fantasy subjects in the anime style and how to draw characters...

This course examines the language and techniques of watercolor painting from the figure. Students will paint using a variety of strategies derived from current and historical practice.  As a medium that allows only a few corrections, the basis of watercolor must be understood. Students will learn the medium’s behavior on wet and dry paper...