Lesson 2: Creating the Value Scale

Value Scale

This is the second exercise in my Beginning Drawing Series. Click here for the first exercise.

Creating the Value Scale

Lesson 1: Get to Know Your Pencils

Greetings! I've had a lot of inquiries about my drawing classes lately and my usual procedure is to email a registration link and list of supplies. Then I would have students complete certain exercises upon first joining the group. However, I've found that at least the first two exercises can definitely be attempted without me around, in the comfort of your own home. So I've written them out and will share them here and in my next post.

First off, here's the list of supplies:

Introducing Figural Artists Virginia Beach!

I can't tell you how excited I am to share this news! Beginning June 5, 2017, the new group Figural Artists VB will meet every Monday evening, 6-9pm to develop our skills drawing and painting the human form. These sessions feature a live clothed model who will hold one pose for 3 hours, enabling artists of any skill level from beginner to pro to work at their own pace. (And don't worry, the model and artists all get breaks throughout the session!)

I Donated a New Work of Art!

Chrysler Museum partnered with Hope House Foundation and created a Call to Artists earlier this month. The idea was to invite artists to submit proposals for an original work of art inspired by something in Chrysler's permanent collection. They selected fifteen artists who then completed the paintings and donated them to a fundraiser that will be held at the end of March.

When Things Don't Go As Planned

As I mentioned in my last post, I was able to spend the day at the museum working a solid 4 hours on the Wounded Indian. I draw relatively slowly so it'll take me another trip or two before I finish. On my first trip I established the composition and proportions, and more or less finished his torso. Friday, I focused on getting his head and hair done. This is how far I got: