INSTRUCTOR: Scott Garder
DATES: May 26-30, 2025 (Monday through Friday)
TIMES: 10-1pm; lunch; 2-5pm
LIMIT: 10 students maximum
COST: $785

In this 5-day intensive workshop, artists will learn fundamental techniques to creating an accurate and compelling figure drawing while working from a live model. Beginning with a linear block-in that focuses on gesture, visual impression and the underlying structure of the human form, students will employ optical and conceptual drawing methods simultaneously. 

Emphasizing keen observation, accurate shapes and proportion, artists will refine their drawings while rendering a naturalistic figure. Artists will be taught how to best exploit toned paper with graphite and white chalk to create luminosity and depth in their drawings, while also rendering faster and more efficiently than using only graphite on white paper.

Over the course of the workshop, up to thirty hours of studio time with individual instruction will be provided. In addition, the instructor will gather students for group discussions around master drawings from art history, display his portfolio of current work, and provide reading recommendations for students to take their practice even further.

Materials Needed:

• Graphite pencils (2H, H, HB, B, 2B)

• Kneaded eraser

• Hand mirror (phone screen is fine)

• Artist tape

• White chalk pencil (I prefer Generals White Charcoal)

• Sharpening block and blade

• Recommended but optional: Plumb line

Materials Provided By Instructor:

• Toned paper

• Wooden Skewer for measurements