Drawing II Intermediate Course
Class | Available
Build off your basic understanding of drawing and work on perfecting your use of composition, line, volume, and value while drawing more complicated forms and objects. In this course we will touch on a variety of topics including creating textures in black & white, perspective, human proportion, animal anatomy and more. Each will expand your knowledge of drawing and help you improve on your ability to draw objects and forms accurately. We will work both from life and from photos.
Students who are interested in taking this course should have taken Drawing I or already know how to create contour and gesture drawings, visually measure objects, create full black and white values drawings, and know the basics of composition.
Amanda Surveski
Amanda is a full-time freelance artist and graphic designer creating wildlife art based on native and local Connecticut species. She works in a variety of media including graphite, watercolor, colored pencil and acrylic. Amanda also develops collections of work inspired by her travels, including places like Iceland and Alaska. She has a degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design, has worked for a number of years as a wildlife rehabber, and serves as a wildlife naturalist for Holland America Cruise Line in Southeast Alaska. Amanda teaches drawing and natural journaling privately and in groups for various institutions including the West Hartford Art League.