The Zen of Drawing
8 Week Class ONLINE | This course has been canceled
Drawing can sooth our nervous system, sharpen our senses, and improve our concentration. This course encourages a “beginner’s mind” approach to drawing, whether for new or more experienced students. We will take a playful and experimental approach, learning to improvise and draw from observation. Using charcoal, graphite, and India ink, students will develop their grasp of line, shading, and composition. Each class will begin with gentle mindful movement and guided exercises. There will be slideshows focused on one or several artists to open doorways for discussion and inspiration. Students will have the opportunity to slow down, connect with their senses, and observe with clarity and precision.
Base Tuition $385 + Material Fee $5 = $390 Total
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- What You Will Learn:
- Develop your facility with charcoal, graphite, and ink
- Deepen your understanding of line, shading, and composition
- Develop your understanding of positive and negative space
- Gain confidence in your ability to improvise and play with materials
- Practice concentrating the mind and observing subtleties
Deirdre McAdams
Deirdre is a visual artist living and working in Toronto, ON. Her work investigates the generative possibilities and philosophical implications of a technologically-aided approach to the medium of painting. She is a recent graduate from the MFA program at the University of Guelph and during her time there was granted the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship (SSHRC) for her research. She is a graduate of Emily Carr University of Art and Design (2008), and the Victoria College of Art (2003), where she studied painting. She was awarded an Honourable Mention in the 2011 RBC Painting Competition, as well as a prize in 2010 from Canadian Art Magazine for her writing on contemporary art and also a recipient of multiple grants for her work and research. Exhibitions of her work include solo shows at Birch Contemporary and G Gallery in Toronto, and Field Contemporary and CSA Space in Vancouver.