Our curated Still Life sketching course offers a structured curriculum spanning 16 days, covering a wide range of topics to build a solid foundation in sketching and pencil shading in Still Life. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect
1. Fundamental Drawing Skills
– Basic Shapes:* Understanding how to deconstruct objects into basic geometric shapes to simplify drawing.
– Proportions and Perspective:* Techniques for maintaining accurate proportions and creating a sense of depth and space.
2. Observation and Analytical Skills
– Detail Recognition:* Training to observe and replicate fine details and textures.
– Visual Analysis:* Developing the ability to analyze and compose objects in a balanced and aesthetically pleasing manner.
3. Light and Shadow
– Light Source Identification:* Learning to identify the source and direction of light.
– Shading Techniques:* Techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling to create realistic shading and depth.
-Understanding Values:* Differentiating between light, mid-tone, and dark values to enhance the three-dimensional quality of sketches.
4. Contour and Line Quality
– Contour Drawing:* Techniques for capturing the outline and major features of objects.
– Line Variation:* Using different types of lines (e.g., thick, thin, continuous, broken) to convey texture and form.
5. Texture and Detail
– Texture Representation:* Methods for depicting various textures like smooth, rough, shiny, and matte.
– Fine Detailing:* Adding intricate details to enhance realism.
6. Composition and Layout
– Arrangement:* How to effectively arrange objects in a composition.
– Balance and Harmony:* Creating a harmonious layout that guides the viewer’s eye through the sketch.
7. Material Handling
– Pencil Techniques:* Proper use of different grades of pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, etc.) for various effects.
– Eraser and Blending Tools:* Using erasers for highlights and blending tools (like stumps or tissues) for smooth shading.
8. Creative Expression
– Personal Style:* Encouraging the development of a unique artistic style.
– Expressive Techniques:* Experimenting with different techniques to convey mood and emotion.
9. Problem Solving
– Troubleshooting:* Identifying and correcting common drawing mistakes.
– Adaptability:* Learning to adapt techniques to different subjects and challenges.
10. Artistic Patience and Discipline
– Focus and Patience:* Building patience and focus through detailed and sustained drawing practice.
– Regular Practice:* Understanding the importance of regular practice to improve skills over time.
By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of still life sketching, equipped with the skills to create detailed, realistic, and expressive artworks.
Age: 10+ years and Adults
Venue: Online classes on Zoom
Fee: Rs 2500 per month
If portraits have excited you, this month we do a 8 day module on ‘Front Face’ Portraits of Men, women and children, learning anatomy – features of the face, how to express emotions through facial features and shading techniques to enhance the portrait.
We will cover the following:
1. Understanding Anatomy and Features of Men, Women, and Child
We will be learning anatomy and to draw the various features of the face (front facing face) in proportion, the difference between the face structure and features of men, women and children.
Men: Typically feature stronger, more angular jawlines and broader shoulders. The brow is more pronounced, and the body structure is generally more muscular.
Women: Often have softer facial features, with more delicate jawlines and a generally slender neck. The eyes might be slightly larger in proportion to the face compared to men.
Children: Characterized by larger heads in proportion to their bodies, rounder faces, and softer features. Their expressions are more pronounced and can be more exaggerated to convey emotion.
2. Capturing Emotions through various expressions on face
Students will learn how the various facial features can express emotions. For e.g – The key to capturing emotion lies in the eyes and the mouth. Paying attention to the curvature of the mouth and the shape of the eyes. We will learn how subtle changes can significantly alter the expressed emotion or Eyebrows – We will learn how the positioning of the eyebrows change the emotion conveyed, from raised eyebrows indicating surprise to furrowed brows showing anger or concern and more. These and the rest of the facial features to express emotions.
3. Impact of Light Source on Drawing
Direction: Students will understand how to use light to focus on the features or expressions etc. For eg. The direction from which light hits the subject influences shadows and highlights. A light source coming from above will create shadows under the nose, lips, and chin, while a light source from the side accentuates the texture and features of the face.
Intensity: Students will learn how the intensity of the light source affects the contrast between light and dark areas. Stronger light sources create deeper shadows and brighter highlights, adding drama to the sketch.
4. Highlighting and Shading Techniques
Shading: Students will learn techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and blending can be used on the face. Each technique provides a different texture and depth to the drawing. For example, cross-hatching adds volume and density to the shadows, while stippling is great for a more textured look.
Highlighting: They will learn highlighting techniques. The key areas, usually the forehead, tip of the nose, cheeks, and chin. These highlights align with the direction of the light source to create a realistic appearance of the portrait.
We will move on in the next month to the next module of creating Side portraits and later Figure Drawings for those intending to take up the next modules.
Details –
When: Tue & Thu (4.30-5.30pm IST)
Fee: Rs 2500 for the course (8 classes)
Sketching and Pencil Shading – Free Trial Live Session with Micky Sujan
This online pencil sketching session will show you how to create advanced art that will stand up as professional work. These sessions will help you enhance your drawing skills.
During these sessions we will take you from having little knowledge in drawing to creating advanced art and having a deep understanding of drawing fundamentals.
After successful completion of three online batches of sketching, we are back with the third batch starting first week of August.
Sketching and Pencil Shading – Free Trial Live Session with Micky Sujan
This online pencil sketching session will show you how to create advanced art that will stand up as professional work. These sessions will help you enhance your drawing skills.
During these sessions we will take you from having little knowledge in drawing to creating advanced art and having a deep understanding of drawing fundamentals.
Happy sketching!
Day & Date: Sunday, 14th June
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm (IST)
Zoom link for the session will be shared via WhatsApp
