Welcome to
​Drawing with all the Senses

In this course, we will explore a variety of drawing techniques designed to
sharpen observational skills, critical thinking, conceptual abilities, rendering, and
confidence. I firmly believe that everyone can and does draw, and that the skills
gained through drawing can be applied to many other aspects of life. The goal of
this class is to further develop our ability to see, to find our unique visual voice,
and to translate these visions into renderings on paper. There will be tutorials and video
exercises, but the majority of the work will be self-directed and done as homework.

Tesseractine House
​1953, Norman McLaren

Copyright 1975 by Norman McLaren. Posted here for educational purposes only. 

Look at this drawing and read the corresponding text below. 

​McLaren was a pioneering filmmaker, animator, and artist who often explored the possibilities beyond the surface of things.

In this drawing, he is asking us to see the same set of facts differently..."from all sides."

Could a camera capture such an image? Could  a computer?

What do you think?

​Write your answer to these questions in the discussion section on CANVAS.

Supplies and Materials

Open a weebly account
Go to weebly.com to set up for your free weebly account. IT IS FREE but they will try to confuse you into buying a domain. Just click the x on any screen asking you to purchase and look carefully when you publish. It will say in small letters “continue with your free .weebly.com account.
 
Sketchbook, 7x10 minimum size
Large Sketchpad (14x17)
Pencils 4H, HB, 2B, 5B, 6B
Ball Point Pen
Ebony Pencil
Kneaded Eraser AND Artgum Eraser
Ruler
Masking/Drafting Tape
Toned paper (gray or brown toned paper).
Conte Crayon/Charcoal Sticks (white, brown, black)

In addition, I may suggest a tool or material based on our discussions and observations of your individual approaches or interests. Some of the most accomplished drawers I have known use very unorthodox methods and materials. Be open.