Workshop: Applying Proper Perspective with Don Presnell

Workshop:  Applying Proper Perspective

Instructor:  Don Presnell

May 3  Monday  10am – 3pm

Members $100 / Non-Members $110    Maximum:  8 Students

(Please bring your own “working lunch”)

Participants will learn how to use perspective properly in their artwork, giving their pieces a masterful look. The 5-hour course will cover eye level, 1-, 2-, and 3-point perspective layouts, as well as proper use and angles of ellipses in art. One of the first things noticeable in a weak drawing or painting is improper perspective and poor axis angles in circles and ellipses. This is because it just doesn’t look natural. Proper perspective will shape it right up!

Participants will use a straight edge, compass, square, circle template and ellipse template on a large drawing pad to create several sketches and drawings with their new-found knowledge. The course will also cover supporting elements of drawing, such as composition, setting the light source and the addition of shadow in the work. Participant’s drawings may be used later as underlays, line drawings for future work, or to color directly with pastels or colored pencils. If you like, bring a vacation photo with some architecture in it, and we can break down the perspective!

Class Materials List

Materials Included with class:

·  Koala Tools | Drawing Perspective (2-Point) Large Sketch Pad | 9" x 12", 40 Sheets

·  Ellipse Master Templates Drafting and Design Template

·  Canson XL Series Bristol Pad, Heavyweight Paper for Ink, Marker or Pencil, Smooth Finish, Fold Over, 100 Pound, 9 x 12 Inch, 25 Sheets

 Please bring your own: ·  Colored pencils ·  T-Square ·  Pencil Compass (the kind for making circles!) 

Members $100 / Non-Members $110    Maximum:  8 Students

NOTE:  Registration Deadline – April 19, 2021

Class will be held in the newly renovated Pike Studio...a great place to learn, grow and connect..