Two-Dimensional Art: Foundations in Pencil

Two-Dimensional Art: Foundations in Pencil

Adult Classes | Available

585 Park Street Naples, FL 34102 United States
Studio 202
Beginner-Intermediate
2/20/2026-3/13/2026
9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Fri
$225.00
$175.00

Two-Dimensional Art: Foundations in Pencil

Adult Classes | Available

Explore the core skills of sketching. This drawing course guides students through essential pencil techniques by focusing on different objects each week. Starting with simple forms like fruit and moving to more complex subjects such as glass bottles, plants, and textured fabrics, students will develop skills in shape, shading, texture, and proportion. The course emphasizes practical exercises to build eye-hand coordination and observational skills, helping artists gain confidence and create compelling two-dimensional artworks. Ideal for those looking to strengthen their foundational drawing skills in a focused yet approachable setting.

    • Drawing Pad (white): Minimum 400 gsm, recommended size 18x24 in
    • Graphite Pencils (must-have brands & sizes):
      • STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph or Derwent Graphic
      • Sizes required: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, and 8B
    • Kneaded Eraser & Standard Eraser
    • Blending Stump (Tortillon)
    • Sandpaper Block or Sheet: 3000 grit
    • Cutter Tool: Hyper Tough 2-Piece Snap-Blade Knife Set (7078V) or equivalent
    • Pencil Sharpener
    • Drawing Board (with clips 22in. x 25 in.)
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    Any questions? Please contact me directly: suslumirem@gmail.com

Faber, Rich
Rich Faber

Rich Faber is an award-winning Illustrator who has been working for over 20 years. Rich is a versatile artist who began his career as a Comic Book Inker. Known for his keen attention to detail, his specialties include, but are not limited to, photo-realistic pencil Illustrations, brush, pen, and ink Illustrations as well as Logo Design Illustrations. Illustration subjects of particular interest include Baseball, Automobiles, and Portraits. Rich's clients include Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, USA Networks, Scholastic, New Line Cinema, Watson-Guptill Publications, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Westfield Shoppingtowns, Noodlesoup Productions, WWE (World Wrestling and Entertainment), LEGO, Centocor, and The Washington Speakers' Bureau, among many others. He is a frequent contributor to Christopher Hart's popular "How To Draw..."series, which is one of Watson-Guptill Publications’ top-sellers. His Illustrations have appeared in several of the company's publications. Rich's animation work includes a stint serving as an Illustrator on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim series, "MinoriTeam." As the Art Director for Flatt World Figures, a company that produced collectible character figures, Rich was responsible for co-designing the company logo, creating and designing a “character card” insert and layout art for product packaging, as well as recruiting and coordinating freelance artists and sculptors. Flatt World’s "Bela Lugosi as Dracula"was awarded Best Packaging by ToyFare Magazine in their "Best of the Best of 1999,"February 2000 issue. In the Comic Book industry, Rich has worked on such well-known characters as Superman, Green Lantern, Steel, and The Titans, as well as on Todd Dezago and Mike Wieringo’s critically acclaimed Comic Book, Tellos. He was one of the many contributors to “9-11: The World’s Finest Comic Book Writers and Artists Tell Stories To Remember, Volume 2”, a Graphic Novel whose profits all go