Drawing class anyone?

[Lee]

A couple of threads of late have addressed drawing. Julia J. gave very good pointers on drawing. I have considered for some time the need of a drawing class for engravers.

Those that are identified by their peers as artists apply basic principles and techniques intuitively and with further training and experience can become very good at drawing. Those who classify themselves as artistically challenged, by instruction from an experienced instructor, can apply the very same principles and techniques and greatly improve their drawing and seeing abilities. It is with this need in mind that I am considering teaching a drawing class later this year in the infamous garage with all of it's wonderful amenities-concrete floor, hard chairs, pencil sharpener, ventilation provided by doors open on both ends, and my undivided attention and best efforts to help you learn how to see and draw.

 

[rod]

The idea of 'being taken to the woodshed', and leaving with some of my cobwebs dusted off in the area of seeing and drawing, is very appealing to me, especially so when the good humoured and inspiring teacher/practitioner, Lee Griffiths, would be encouraging us. Perhaps journeying there across the deserts would help empty the mind, leaving a fresh canvas. There is something about that Utah air, I caught a recent whiff of it when visiting Sam Welch. Yes, I like the sound of this, Lee! I want to talk more about it with you in Vegas...

Rod

 

[sam]

Great idea Lee! There are many of us who would benefit from taking a class with you.

 

[Jared Eason]

Keep us updated on this. I know I'm interested.

 

[thughes]

I'd be interested.
Todd

 

[silverchip]

When and where????

 

[rmgreen]

Drawing Class

DTO Silverchip

 

[tkelch]

I would be interested also in an engraving focused drawing class


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[Lee]

I will check the schedule and find out when the kid's summer activities are. Let's chat in Las Vegas. Rod if you come you must drag along some instruments if you drive and you will be given center stage to tell your story about keeping the Sabbath and the priest. I'm still giggling

 

[billrice@charter.net]

Lee I to am interested See you in Las Vegas

 

[rod]

Bill,

See you in Vegas!!

Rod

 

[Idaho Flint]

I am in!!!!! Just need to know when.... I will be there with bells on.

 

[Julia.J]

Aw shoot, sometimes it's just wrong to live so far off from everyone: if I'd live just a tad bit closer, it would be great to join

~Julia

 

[Lee]

Julia, you would be a wonderful addition and your insight most welcome. Finland is a wee bit distant.

 

[dlilazteca]

Price tag?

Carlos De La O III

 

[diandwill]

Any possibility of getting together with Chris and Tyra and offering the course on-line?

 

[wdale.bass]

Road Trip!!!!!Let me know too, never been to Utah.

 

[Mike Fennell]

Only 2800 mile round trip for me. Compared to Julia's address, I'm in your back yard.

 

[JMiller]

Would love to sit and draw in the garage, don't think a trip would be possible but may not be impossible?..... and you might would like the story about the gorilla and animal control.

 

[Lee]

Thank you to everyone for the responses. I have in mind some things for the class that I believe will help everyone with drawing. Many of you will be in LV soon and I welcome your input as to what you need and collectively we will hammer out some details. I propose the focus be on drawing principles- accuracy, light and shade, perspective, contours, did I mention accuracy which deals with how to see and where to put the line. It doesn't matter whether you are drawing ornamental designs, animals, or scenes, these principles apply to all. I am thinking I will do a number of demos and explain my thought process as I draw. There will also be a number of exercises with everyone drawing along with me. The most important skills you will learn will be seeing differently and thinking differently. If this is in place the hand will follow. My schedule says June 23-27 is a good week.