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Figure and Portrait Drawing Combined

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Explore the art of capturing the human form and face with precision and depth in this immersive drawing course. Master the intricacies of anatomy and bring your figures and portraits to life using a variety of drawing mediums. Join a community of artists online as you work with live models and engage in class discussions and demonstrations.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
$350

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Portrait and Figure Painting (All Levels)

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Develop your skills in figure and portrait painting from observation of live models. Learn color mixing, structure, proportion, and light and shadow theory in gouache and oil mediums. Capture the model's gesture, likeness, and expression in this comprehensive course.

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Fear-Free Drawing: Beginner's Portrait & Figure Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Unlock your artistic potential with an online art class from The Art Studio NY. Join our skilled instructors as they guide you through the basics of portrait and figure drawing, helping you conquer your fears and create stunning art from the comfort of your own home. Materials not included.

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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Portrait Drawing: Black & White to Color Pencil

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Unleash your artistic expression and master the human form with this dynamic online course that takes you from graphite to vibrant colored pencils. Join us for an immersive experience in portrait drawing that will sharpen your skills in capturing the essence of the human face.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
$350

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Figure Drawing

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $235
  • 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
  • 12 hours & 30 minutes over 5 sessions

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  • $235
  • 92nd Street Y Lexington Ave @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128
  • 12 hours & 30 minutes over 5 sessions
  • Venue: S280, 2nd Fl, S Bldg
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this figure drawing class:

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 complete, finished drawings. 

Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the classical way to develop skills that will positively impact many aspects of your art practice.

Prerequisite: Drawing for Beginners.

Supply List:

Supply list for Charlotte Segall’s Class:

  • Mid-tone grey paper, Canson Mi-Tientes, 4 sheets, 18x22 inches or similar size
  • Newsprint pad or sketch pad for quick sketches, 18x24 inches or similar size
  • Soft Vine Charcoal
  • Black conte crayon
  • Charcoal Pencils
  • White charcoal pencil
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Strathmore or Mars white plastic eraser
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Retractable eraser for detail (Mars or TomBow)
  • Rag or paper towel
  • Blending stump
  • Optional: viewfinder, artist’s masking tape

Supply List for Eric Hibit Class:

Supply list for Nancy Johnson’s Class:

  • 2B, 4B and 6B graphite pencils.
    • Recommended brands:
      • Derwent
      • Faber Castel
      • Prismacolor
      • Staedtler
      • Tombow
    • Do not buy Blick brand pencils they are inferior
  • Soft Vine Charcoal
  • Pad of Paper: 14" x 17" Strathmore 400 series Medium Surface 80lbs
  • Cansen Tinnted assorted pastel paper, 12 x 16
  • Staedtler Plastic eraser
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Tombow MONO zero elestomer erasers, sizes 2.5 x 5mm and 2.3mm (optional)
  • White prismacolor pencil for doing drawings on tinted paper
  • Soft vine charcoal
  • Compressed charcoal, 4B, 6B
  • Soft black charcoal pencils
  • Sanguine or red chalk stick or pencil form
Supply List for Susan Cottle’s Class:

All media are welcome: conté, charcoal, ink, watercolor.

  • Graphite pencils: 2H, HB 2B, 4B, 6B 8B
  • Color pencils: I like soft water-soluble Caran d’ache Museum or Supracolor
  • Ballpoint or felt tip pens
  • White drawing paper for quick poses
    • Canson Blue Cover Mixed Media Pad is widely available and good for both simple wet and dry media. 11x14 is a good size for pencil drawings
  • Other Paper: For colored pencil and/or wash, I like Stonehenge fawn, pearl gray sheets or mixed colors pad 11x14
  • For col. Pencil with no water, larger size toned paper are good options
    • Strathmore mixed media gray
    • Murano
  • By the sheet or Canson Mi-Tientes
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Mars Plastic or Pink Pearl eraser
  • Mono zero retractable eraser for detail
  • Exacto knife and/ or pencil sharpener
  • Brush: #12, #6 Mimik Kolinksy (Jerry’s) or similar soft synthetic brushes
  • Cup for water
  • Paper towels

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

School Notes:

Online programs:
An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.

Refund Policy

In the event that some or all of the meetings of the program cannot happen in person, programs will be held at the scheduled time in a virtual format via a video conferencing platform. The programs will continue through hands-on, at-home activities, lectures, presentations, and/or group discussions. No refunds will be issued should any portion of a course be held virtually.

We are not responsible for providing makeup classes or issuing refunds for programs missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control.

There are no refunds for outings, classes or workshops that meet fewer than three times per semester.

If you are unable to attend, you may contact [email protected] prior to the first date for a receipt that enables you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift.

Unless otherwise noted in program description, the following schedule applies to programs which meet three times or more per semester:

  • To receive a 95% refund, written request must be received 14 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 75% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 50% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the second session.
  • After that, refunds cannot be granted.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]

Refunds are computed from the date written notice is received. To receive a refund, you must enclose the original of your confirmation letter.

Please allow three to four weeks for processing of your refund request.

Processing fees, membership fees, auditions fees and class or exercise cards are not refundable. No cash refunds.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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