Drawing Classes in NYC, New York

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what...

This is a Zoom Workshop to teach how to draw & paint the natural world. Just as mystics have sought meditative peace in the woods deep quietude, the natural world has also inspired artists of all cultures. They have applied their artistic skills to capture it with the techniques of sketching. The act of sketching requires concentration....

In this class we will focus on cast drawing and many of the fundamental skills necessary for an artist to achieve an illusion of reality in his or her work . Students will begin with a basic “block-in” construction which helps to build proper accuracy in tilt, comparing important visual alignments, shape, proportion and gesture. Discussion...

This Teen art instruction will introduce graded graphites and light to dark charcoals.  Techniques will be presented, such as pencil mechanics, perspective, & various amounts of shading. DUE TO COVID-19: Our studio is currently following the guidelines for small businesses during this time.   We will be practicing the CDC COVID-19 guidelines,...

The Charles Bargue master drawings are a series of prints ranging from simple to more advanced drawing.  Their purpose is help train the eye of the student to understand the effects of light and shadow and the illusion of form.   In this class, students are shown how to reduce form into a simplified straight line construction, and soon...

Discover the beautiful medium of soft pastel! Learn the fundamentals of color theory and develop your drawing skills. Get inspired by classic still-lifes, the figure, or photographs. Classes include demonstrations, lectures, and real time individual feedback. All classes scheduled to occur onsite are subject to state and federal safety guidelines....

The exciting new Mystery Drop-in Drawing session will surprise students each time with a completely different idea to draw from each time! Subject matter can literally be almost anything. You won't find out until you arrive; the subject matter is a closely guarded secret of the week. Ranging from live figure drawing, portrait model, statues, drawing...

Focus on Drawing is designed for adults students who want an opportunity to become experienced drawers with strong technical skills in a fun and social environment. Students build on their skills by mastering the principles of using line, tone, light, texture, composition, spacial depth and perspective. Students work on personalized...

Large Format Workshop: Charcoal, Graphite and Pastel on Paper This three-day workshop, led by Maurizio Pellegrin, is structured to accomplish several compositions or works in a large format.  The participants will draw on huge paper surfaces with any technique. Participants will need to bring: charcoal, pastels or pencil, whatever other materials...

This class will examine the structural, expressive and design factors of drawing the figure from life. The use of line, value, planes, masses, angels and foreshortening will be worked on and employed in drawing the nude and draped figure. Students will be instructed in how to capture the likeness of the figure while constructing an interesting and...

Develop your artistic skills in life drawing classes online. Working from the live model via online video conferencing with expert instruction from teachers who are professional artists, students learn about proportion, gesture, movement and perspective. Working in charcoal, graphite and ink, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for...

In the fashion world, new clothing designs are presented in the form of hand-drawn sketches before being chosen to go into production. Designers start with a croquis, a quick sketch of the traditional fashion figure that serves as the basis for the design of clothing and accessories, then add color and details to the garments.  This is a basic...

“The Art of Nature” …an outdoor workshop in contemplative sketchting in Central Park, NYC. Just as mystics have sought meditative peace in the woods deep quietude, the natural world has also inspired artists of all cultures. They have applied their artistic skills to capture it with the techniques of sketching. The act of sketching requires...

Oil painting offers artists flexibility and a depth of color that is unsurpassed by any other artistic medium. Students in this course will have the opportunity to work in the subject matter of their choice – from portraiture and landscapes to abstract and experimental subjects. Students work on personalized projects across using oil...

Young artists will tell stories through vibrant pictures and words in classes lead by professional teaching artists. Learn how to express ideas, emotions, and humor with simple materials through fun and engaging projects! Students will learn through demonstrations, hands-on activities, and group discussions in this class of serious fun! In-person...