Drawing with Rez Roots Artist Collective

Participants will learn the fundamental Principles of Drawing (Line, Shape, Form, Perspective, Space, Value, Composition & Expression). Participants will gain basic understanding of Drawing and developing techniques through studio practice. Participants will engage in creative and critical conversations related to the art of Drawing. Participants are encouraged to attend each session to fully utilize course content (but are not required).

Session 1 (8/25/24): Expression with Keith Braveheart.  Drawing Practice: Introductory Ledger Drawing, Observational Drawing, Portfolio Making.

Session 2 (9/8/24): Line & Shape with Nathaniel Ruleaux.  Drawing Practice: Automatic Drawing (Line &Shape) / Mark-Making, Contour Line Drawing, Parfleche Drawing.

Session 3 (9/22/24): Perspective & Form with Marina Moon and Maiki Ghost Bear.  Drawing Practice: 1-Point Perspective Drawing, 2-Point Perspective Drawing.

Session 4 (10/6/24): Form, Space & Value with Keith Braveheart and Marina Moon. Drawing Practice: Cross-Contour Line Drawing, Value Scales (Shading Techniques), Local Value Drawing (Still Life).

Session 5 (10/20/24): Charcoal & Composition with Maiki Ghostbear and Marina Moon. Drawing Practice: Charcoal Drawing (Landscape), Reductive & Additive Charcoal Drawing, Charcoal Drawing (Self-Portrait).

Session 6 (Sun. 11/3): Ink & Portraiture with Maiki Ghostbear and Celestine Stadnick. Drawing Practice: Ink Drawing, Blind Contour Line Portrait, Portrait Drawing.

Session 7 (11/17/24): Color & Figure Drawing with Nathaniel Ruleaux and Celestine Stadnick. Drawing Practice: Color Drawing, Gesture Drawing, Figure Drawing.