Drawing People, Places & Things

Drawing People, Places & Things

Adult Class | Available

Adult all levels
9/17/2024-11/19/2024
10:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Tue
$260.00
$234.00

Drawing People, Places & Things

Adult Class | Available

Explore seascape, cityscape and landscape drawing using photo references. Start with selecting your scene according to composition guidelines. For cityscapes, learn how to break down large buildings into basic shapes and textures and draw figures with proper proportions. We will apply linear perspective to simplify drawing skyscrapers, vehicles, and people. As we examine country scenery, learn to create harmonious sketches of trees, rustic buildings, fields, rivers and rocks. From crashing waves and stormy seas to floating sailboats on tranquil waters, we will study the dynamics and beauty of seascapes. Bring sharp 8”x10” B/W photos or use those that instructor provides. 

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     Drawing Materials List

    You can buy sets of pencils and other items on this list and save some money. Some even come with a carrying case.

    Pencils

    1. HB,4B, 6B, 8B pencil
    2. 4B and 4H (optional)
    3. Woodless pencil (optional)
    4. Pencil sharpener
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    Charcoal

    1. Vine – comes in thin and thick
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    Paper

    1. Sketch Pad: 11” x 14” or 14” x 17”
    2. Toned Sketch Pad (optional)
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    Erasers

    1. Kneaded
    2. White vinyl
    3. Fine pen style
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    Other

    1. Xacto Knife
    2. Sanding Block
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    Patricia Meglio

    Patty began taking drawing and painting lessons in the late 90s, and starting in 2003, she began studying painting with local artists, including Marc Antony Massaro in Branford, CT, Terry Oakes-Bourret in Durham, CT, and Hagop Keledjian in Putney, Vermont. She paints mostly in oil on canvas or linen or on panels. Patty’s work is modern impressionist style, mostly depicting country landscapes, seascapes, and still life. Her inspiration stems from twentieth century impressionist art, including works by Sargent, Sorolla, de Lazlo, and Boldini, and modern artists including Schmid, Hanson, Guzik, Demers, and Liberace. She draws her inspirations, as they did, from early twentieth-century architecture, the art deco and Greek classical styles of urban buildings, weather worn barns and open pastures of the country farms, and rocky and sandy beaches lined with classic New England cottages. Patty is a past participant in juried competitions for the Clinton Art Society, Madison Art Society, Artwalk for the West Hartford Art League, and the Mavis Fenner Memorial for the Rowayton Arts Center, and is a winner of the Merchant’s Prize at the Madison Art Show in 2007. She has exhibited in numerous venues throughout the state of Connecticut and New Hampshire. Her work is held in private collections throughout the country. She is a member of the Hamden Art League and the Madison Art Society.