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Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Kelly Foss

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...

(690) All levels 12 and older
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$165

3 sessions

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Introduction to Photoshop for Artists

Drawing New York @ 677 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

The goal of this class is to assist people who sketch and paint with traditional media to make the initial transition to using digital media to create. This class will cover the basics of using Photoshop as a drawing and painting tool. Students will be encouraged to work in tablet mode so they can replicate working in a sketchbook. Covers the following: How to correctly set up a document Use different tools Basic drawing and painting techniques...

(690) Beginner 13 and older
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The Social Draw - Live Figure Drawing

Drawing New York @ 114 East 35th Street, New York, NY

Join us in this wonderful space built in 1859 for two hours of figure drawing. Enter through the beautiful private courtyard.  This is a great way to meet other members and to spend a couple of hours drawing from a live model. • This session is open to sketchers of all levels.   • Refreshments are served at the break.  • This session begins with short poses and finishes with a 20 minute pose.  • There...

(690) All levels 16 and older
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Instructed Drawing: Elements of Drawing

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Embark on a creative journey with Simon Levenson in our Instructed Drawing Class at Drawing New York. Delve into the intricacies of drawing techniques through captivating still lives, exploring composition, line weight, shading, and more. Be inspired by renowned artists, engage in hands-on sessions, and witness your artistic prowess unfold in a collaborative environment. Unleash your creativity with us!

(690) All levels 16 and older
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Digital Portrait Painting - Microsoft Flagship Store

Drawing New York @ 677 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

We are thrilled to offer this 3 SESSION Digital Portrait Painting class with artist and illustrator Hyoung Kim on a private floor at The Microsoft Flagship Store.  All students are provided a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with a full version of Photoshop installed to be used during classes! This class meets on September 20th, 27th and October 4th. (The fee includes all three sessions) We work from a live...

(690) Intermediate 13 and older
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$160

3 sessions

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Watercolor: Portrait Painting

Drawing New York @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY

Watercolor technique warm-up Drawing the portrait in preparation for painting  Laying in color masses  Modeling with shadow Modeling with light We will work from a live figure model the entire session. This session is limited to 15 students. To get the most out of this session please arrive 15 minutes before start time with the recommended materials.   Important Things to Note: Models pose for 20 minutes at...

(690) All levels 16 and older
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New Yorker Style Cartoon Making Night

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity with hands-on cartoon-making led by a New Yorker Cartoonist. Join us for a night of fun exercises and artistic expression, no prior experience required. Indulge in wine, nibbles, and a lively atmosphere while bringing your imagination to life.

(690) All levels 18 and older
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Drawing for Beginners (Materials Included)

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Do not worry if you don’t know how to draw. This class is specifically designed for you. Even if you have drawn a bit but want an organized approach to drawing, to speed up the learning process and prevent wasted and frustrating efforts, this class is for you. Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing including, paper and pencil basics, how to use shape and form to create depth, measuring and proportion, and rendering form with shade....

(690) Beginner 16 and older
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Icebreaker Portrait Night with The Artist Zac

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Join us for a unique social drawing experience, where you'll have the opportunity to meet new people and draw their portraits. Enjoy wine, nibbles, and music while creating line-drawing portraits under the guidance of The Artist Zac, who has drawn portraits for renowned brands like Moleskine. All supplies provided.

(690) All levels 18 and older
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Will Weston Figure Drawing Workshop

Drawing New York @ 456 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

This workshop teaches a clear, and simple figure construction technique suiting today’s modern educational (and professional) environment where students have to learn more in a short period of time. It is updated from classical drawing traditions, but is easier to grasp and more quickly learned in the beginning The approach allows students to address figure composition more easily and assumes students will soon want to draw figures in motion,...

(690) All levels 16 and older
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$250

2 sessions

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Figure Drawing Wine and Snacks- Sketch and Sip

Drawing New York @ 13 Grattan Street, New York, NY

Join new friends for 2 hours of figure drawing in our amazing new space in Bushwick.  Poses will range from 1 minute up to 20 minutes with 5-minute breaks every 20 minutes. We play music and this is a BYOB event so please do not plan on a pin-drop quiet drawing. We look forward to a great vibe and positivity all around. Please bring your own materials. We will have some for you to use but as we start out our sessions it is better to make sure...

(690) All levels 21 and older
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Still Life Painting Workshop

Drawing New York

Each attendee is provided oil paint, a canvas, brushes, an easel, stool with a back, disposable palette, Gamsol (odorless thinner) and a small table for supplies. Week 1. Learn how to set up a dynamic still life using man-made items and how to set the pose to improve accuracy and ease. After drawing the still life, next up is “inking in”. Week 2. Over last week’s drawing do a “wipe-out” to set the still life’s values. Begin color theory;...

(690) All levels 16 and older
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Figure Drawing Workshop: Value Studies and Proportion

Drawing New York

Students will learn to control the values of their figure drawings, an excellent tool for anyone interested in painting. Correction of proportion will be stressed during these sessions as that is the most highly requested technical skill we are asked for. Workshops are limited to 7 students. Complimentary coffee, tea and cookies are available at each session. Material List:  Strathmore Drawing Pad 2H, 2b and 4B drawing pencils kneaded...

(690) All levels 16 and older
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Introduction to Perspective for Artists

Drawing New York

Join professional architect and professor Susan Lee for a two and a half hour Introduction to Perspective for Artists. This session is open to people who have never studied the subject or want a refresher on the basics.  Important Things to Note:  Through a series of exercises, demonstrations and slides, attendees will learn the basics of One Point and Two Point perspective. We will learn about the Horizon...

(690) Beginner 13 and older
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