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Learn to Draw Fort Wayne

Class Descriptions

drawing basics

Take this class First

Practice drawing techniques that  improve your observation skills!
Learn how to create accurate proportion, create the illusion of light and shadow, space and depth.

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Drawing basics 2 may need to be taken
before moving on to other classes
(dependent on student's ability to demonstrate skills)

 


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principles of design

Take Drawing Basics First.

This class will have discussions and projects centered around the 7 principles of design and how we use them to strengthen our design skills and 

create captivating art.
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drawing composition

​​Take Drawing Basics  First.

Students set up their own still life and lighting, arrange their own composition from various elements, and explore artistic freedom with photo references.
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each drawing class...

begins ​with warm up drawing exercises,  â€‹

sketching, a brief study of materials, 

a drawing lesson / demonstration, and
guided  time to work on a
variety of project pieces.
 
Art work will be created from 

live references, still life, and photos.
 

Graphite, pens, charcoal,
and colored pencils.

Students will be given 
a sketchbook for class sketching and
a sketch book for Home Sketching
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styles of drawing

Take drawing basics First.

Explore, Appreciate, and Practice

a variety of Drawing Styles:
Comic, Portrait, Gesture, Contour, Sketch, Line, Photo Realism, Perspective, Technical and Scientific Drawings
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color & tone studies

Take  Drawing Basics First.

Investigate various color combinations to better understand the effects.

Tonal studies  will include exercises that will change how you see tints, tones and shades.

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interest studies

Take Drawing Basics First

Develop your Art through Individual
interest studies  using your desired
style of drawing and
your medium preference, including
Adobe digital software.
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acrylic painting

Learn about Acrylic Paint,

Types of Brushes, Brush Care,
Brush Techniques,
Color Mixing, Planning,
Blocking; working from general
to specific, and Layering.
Each class begins with a brief lesson
and paint exercises with the
time to work on projects

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About Judy


Enrollment /Policies

Art Class Philosophy​​​

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Judy Highfill  © 2024

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