Drawing Classes in NYC, New York

In this intensive two hour class, students with learn how to correctly start a drawing through the process of straight line construction and comparison. The basic principles of light, shadow, and shading will also be discussed. This class is great for artists that would like to improve their technique and gain confidence in the embarkation of a new...

Learn to construct solid and anatomically correct figure and portrait drawings. Through lectures, demonstrations, and individual instruction, this course will cover the anatomical, structural, and surface forms of the head and figure. With a focus on the gesture as our starting point, we will identify the line of the body and develop the constitution...

In this uninstructed drop in session students will draw from a real human skeleton. Feel free to bring art materials of your choice. 

This class will teach the skills necessary to approach figure drawing. Anatomy will be taught and discussed as a tool to create expressive, interesting figure drawings.  Artistry will be emphasized.  We will analyze the "magic" of old master drawings.   Students will also learn basic shading techniques, expression of line, building...

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...

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...

Painting and Drawing the Human Form: A Classical Approach Through sustained poses, students will be guided through the process of completing an accurate painting or drawing of the live model via online video conferencing. Students will learn to paint the structural landmarks of the human figure by combining the variations of form and plane. We...

Through a series of exercises, we are going to explore the elements of drawing as well as a variety of techniques, tools, and drawing mediums. We will work from still lifes, photographs, and online resources. The primary objective will be black and white imagery, but color may also be introduced. We will have individual and group critics. All levels...

To draw is to express yourself in a special visual language. Learn how the language enables you to render on a flat page the spaces and volumes that you observe around you. As we work from the live model and other subjects, we consult historical examples to see how artists have used shape, plane, and rhythm. Awaken yourself to the sensation of seeing...

Understanding the basics of drawing the figure allows you to organize light, shade, gesture, and rhythm into a single expressive whole. Working individually with the instructor, you’ll be introduced to varied drawing approaches and techniques, and develop your skills and insights.  Open to students of all levels.

Through a series of exercises, we will explore the principles of drawing and a variety of techniques, tools, and dry and wet mediums. We will be focusing on composition and mark-making and will be working from still-life and imagination. Students will get a deeper understanding of developing a series. All levels are welcome. MATERIAL LIST: Sketch...

- Learn the Vedic Art principles in art & life. - Find your creative flow through painting/drawing and mixed media. - Learn to trust the creative process and natural creative impulses. - Learn a hands on - step by step method and create art from your heart. - Relax in a safe non judgmental creative space. - The Vedic art...

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,...

This is a foundation course for those who wish to understand how perspective works, and then learn how to draw these. This includes printed handouts, videos as well as a quick video lecture on how to set up your home studio. Inventing 2-point perspective systems and working from Provided Still-life Studio Set -Up in Class Papers, Pencils, Erasers...

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...