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The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The Registry Of Figure Models And Artists is conducting a Paired Figure Model Workshop at the Oak Park Art League on Sunday, May 5th, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. This will take the place of the usual "Sunday Figure Drawing Non-Instructional With Model" session.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

This workshop explores printmaking utilizing a plexiglass matrix, with focuses on dry-point mark making and experimental monoprint processes. Students will learn a variety of techniques to produce editions and monoprints, as well as processes that can shape their art
practice at large. This is a process-based workshop with no limitations placed on subject matter or content, but students are encouraged to work from their own lexicon of imagery and interests; our focus is on finding new ways to make an impression or reinvent an image.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

This is traditional OPAL Sunday figure session for drawing from a live model. These are 3-hour non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace! Our facilitator sets up and lights and directs the model.
Easels, horses, boards are provided for use during the session. Bring your own materials - whatever you want to work with, charcoal, pencils, pastels, paint, ipad, modeling clay, etc.
Open to adults only, must be at least 18 yrs. old to register and attend. To give attendees enough room to work and keep a sociable distance, studio capacity for students is set at 14

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

This is the traditional OPAL Sunday figure session for drawing from a live model. These are 3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace! Our facilitator sets up, lights and directs the model.
Easels, horses, boards are provided for use during the session.
Bring your own materials - whatever you want to work with, charcoal, pencils, pastels, paint, ipad, modeling clay, etc.
Open to adults only, must be at least 18 yrs. old to register and attend.
To give attendees enough room to work and keep a sociable distance, studio capacity for registrants is set at 14

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

This is an introduction to the basic concepts of observational drawing, suitable for beginning students as well as those with some working experience who want more in-depth exposure to these fundamental concepts and practices.

Work on your figure drawing skills! Easels or benches/boards provided. Bring your own materials - whatever you want to work with, drawing materials, pastels, paint, modeling clay, etc.). These are 3-hour non-instructional figure drawing sessions- from a model. Open to adults only (Must be at least 18 yrs. old.) Our facilitator sets up the model. Otherwise, these are self-directed. Work at your own pace.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

Appropriate for all levels of students, learn various techniques using wet and dry pigments.

Join us to learn the basics behind using soft pastels as a way to create pastel paintings with detail and depth.

Learn fundamental drawing techniques and expand existing skills in a variety of media to discover individual drawing style.

The key to exciting figure drawing is to capture the expressive essence of the form through attentive mark-making and convincing structure. This course will begin with a gesture approach to the figure and will include basic skeletal anatomy to assist in achieving proper proportion of the human form. Longer poses will allow investigation in both line and tone.

Basic measuring techniques will be reviewed.

Brief critiques will be held to encourage constructive feedback from both the class members and the instructor.

Students who wish to utilize the figure as a starting point for personal interpretation will be encouraged to do so.

This course can be repeated.

Students will explore the fundamentals of oil painting with an introduction to
materials and by practicing skills of observation, methods of drawing, explorations of color theory, and techniques of brushwork. Utilizing carefully designed still life arrangements, fundamentals of painting such as light, shape, value, and edges will be covered. Demonstrations and discussions are designed to encourage individual progress as well as general painting guidance.

Students will explore the fundamentals of oil painting with an introduction to
materials and by practicing skills of observation, methods of drawing, explorations of color theory, and techniques of brushwork. Utilizing carefully designed still life arrangements, fundamentals of painting such as light, shape, value, and edges will be covered. Demonstrations and discussions are designed to encourage individual progress as well as general painting guidance.