THE DISCIPLINE OF DRAWING PART I: FOUNDATION

9 weeks | newcomer /refresher / all levels | €330 | All materials included |

This course begins with a slide lecture that will give the historical context of the course and introduce the Bargue-Gérôme Cours de Dessin drawing manual. Students will be introduced to the principle “What Happens Here (mind, body, tools) will Affect There (line, drawing)”. Therefore, it is essential that the often overlooked “here” is developed first. This is done through challenging, while often fun drawing exercises or rehearsals that aim at improving the students concentration, focus, patience; as well as their coordination, posture and ability to visualise. The aim is to instil attentiveness with precise observation and articulation. Useful measuring techniques such as the sight-size and comparative, relational approaches will be taught. When applied, students whether advanced or beginner will see their vision and ability dramatically enhanced.

Students will then be introduced to the Cours de Dessin and begin to work from the introductory prints. While referring to the supporting schema’s or guides, they will be taught to reduce the complex form to it’s more essential and manageable elements, while removing the perceptual and mental barriers to clear seeing and thinking. They will begin to appreciate what it means to use minimum means for maximum effect.

Whether a beginner or advanced you will discover that the course’s vital lessons and approach are universally applicable and of immediate benefit to your practice and to your experience of life.

Booking link below:

https://drawing.ie/