Change in teaching schedule---Fall 07

Okay folks,
It looks like I won't be teaching Figure Drawing this semester after all. As chair, I really am a piece a furniture to be moved around as needed (haha!) Due to some issues beyond my control, I must take over a number of Art Appreciation courses. I am disappointed, as Figure Drawing is by far my favorite class to teach. However, I have assigned a fabulous instructor in Ed Burnam, and I plan to sneak in draw with you guys whenever I can. I am planning to continue posting on this site....I want to create a resource for students, so if there are topics you want covered, shoot me an email to carol@carolynwhitman.com or carol.whitman@cpcc.edu . You don't have to be one of my students, all questions from all interested folks are welcome.

Additionally, I will be organizing an open Figure Drawing studio on Fridays. This will be available to any student enrolled in ART or AAC courses at CPCC. I will post more info in the next couple of weeks. If there is enough interest in the community outside CPCC students, I will consider organizing a open session and taking on private students.

Carol

PS: the image above is from my first figure drawing class as a student more than 20 years ago! I feel old today.....

Student work from Spring 2007 semester

Jason Adams, Untitled, about 16X20, oil, wax and sand on prepared watercolor paper

Project: Drawing II, response to lecture and demo on a technique I use personally. Students gessoed 140lb watercolor paper, then applied two coats of satin polyurethane. Once dry, Jason mixed oil paint, wax, and sand and applied it to the paper and allowed it to "set" for several days. Using wooden clay tools, palette knives, and whatever else he could get his hands on he scraped and tinted the resulting image. You can see some of my attempts at this technique at my website http://www.carolynwhitman.com/ .

Student work from Spring 2007 semester

Katrina Kelly, Self-Portrait, about 16x20", colored pencil (glazing technique)

Project: Intro to colored pencils...students were asked to do a self-portrait (no mug shot self portraits, please!) They created a monochromatic underdrawing in sepia or gray, then glazed over it using a limited palette. Yes, they were allowed to use reference photos.
Why it's on the blog: Very well done, especially for a first exploration into colored pencils. I like the emotion and the double portrait with her dog---fun idea.

Art supply sale at A & C

Just an FYI for anyone looking for good deals on art supplies: Artist's and Craftsman on Elizabeth Ave. in Charlotte is going out of business :-( and everything in the store is on sale. I was there about a week ago and there was still quite a bit of stock on the shelves. I believe the store will close by the end of August....sad to see them go.

Models needed in the Charlotte area

If you live in the Charlotte area and want to model for a life drawing class, please contact me at carol.whitman@cpcc.edu . The class meets Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 to 3:20 beginning mid August. I will also be organizing a open drawing lab on Fridays----$5.00 to enter, with all proceeds going to the model(s). The model and I will agree upon a min. amount, though I'm sure we'll have no lack of participants. Participants will be limited to 18.

Supplemental text for Figure Drawing

This book doesn't replace Drawing from Life, but can enhance the anatomy section. Keep in mind, none of these books are strictly required, but I know a number of students like to add to their library....

Anatomy for the Artist
by Sarah Simblet, Sarab Simblet

ISBN: 078948045X
Pub. Date: October 2001

Here's another supplemental text: Virtual Pose 3(be sure to choose the most recent edition--#3) includes pictures and a cd of images in 360 degrees. Very cool for those projects outside of class when you need some reference photos...keep in mind---this doesn't replace a model though!

Virtual Pose 3: The Ultimate Visual Reference Series for Drawing the Human Figure
by Mario Henri Chakkour, Missy Loewe (Photographer), Gregory Scott Wills

Hardcover ISBN: 0971401047

These are not available in the campus bookstore, though if enough folks want it, I'll be happy to make arrangements for you.

Textbook for Figure Drawing

The textbook for ART 135/235 and Figure Drawing Studio is Drawing from Life by Brown and McClean.

Drawing from Life, 3rd Edition
Clint Brown - Oregon State University
Cheryl McLean - Publisher, Jackson Creek Press
ISBN-10: 0534613535 ISBN-13: 9780534613532
272 Pages Paperbound
© 2004 Published

I've got the cover of the current edition pictured here, but you can use previous editions, just be aware that references made in class and on assignments may not stack up neatly. Usually I have a copy of all editions in the classroom, so be sure to verify info as we go along if you choose to pick up the previous edition.