Figure Drawing Update: David

Our scheduled model last Friday came down with a fever and was unable to work for our Osher class, so David stepped in with creative poses and strength to save the day.  We wish our model a speedy recovery and will plan to have him back when he is well.

We did several exercises to prepare us for dealing with foreshortening, including wrapped line drawings,  in which we followed the cross contours of David's body with our charcoals to help us to understand the way that body parts stack up visually as they come forward in space or recede.

We also turned our charcoals on their sides to create mass drawings.  This technique encourages us to draw the whole body, including the inner structure and shape of the body mass.

We finished the class session with a long pose.

David and I recently sorted through the deep stack of drawings in our living room Zoom art studio.  This is a sampling of what we have created during the last few weeks!

New Online Art Classes for June!

During the Covid-19 quarantine, I have found myself picking up a paintbrush or pen and experimenting more with art. And those experiments have made me feel calmer and more positive. Art has the power to take us to a different mental space. I've put together two online classes for June 2020, and I invite you to email me at betsybangley@gmail.com to register.

Creating Calm Through Art Explorations

All human beings are artists. In this class, you will use your natural creativity to help to create calm in your life. No previous art experience is necessary! Drink tea, play with watercolor paints, doodle with ink, and give yourself permission to try new art explorations to see where they lead you. You provide the watercolor paints, paper and brushes, and I provide the inspiration, instruction and positive thoughts to help you create. All that is required is a willingness to play with art supplies with the intention of self-care. 4 classes, 2 hours each, $59 Wednesdays, 10 am to noon, June 10th through July 1st.

Collage Creations

Sign up at least one week in advance, by Wednesday, June 10th. You will receive a packet of materials -- old book pages, maps, postage stamps, etc. -- in the mail. During class we will create collages together -- make collage cards, mixed media artworks or journal covers. You will need to supply Modge Podge, brush for gluing, pens, paints, & journal. 3 classes, 2 hours each, $59, postage & collage materials included. Wednesdays, 2pm to 4 pm, June 17th through July 1st.



I love feedback! Let me know what you would like to see in future classes. Would you prefer in-person classes at my Beaver County farm, or do you like the safety of an online session?

Looking forward to creating with you!

Betsy

Figure Drawing Update: Osher Class with Model Kathryn

I had the privilege of drawing well-known Pittsburgh model Kathryn Zapalo today. When sheltering in place, what a pleasure to get to draw a good model, and let the drawing process sweep you away!

I used a chicken feed bag for my gesture drawings.