Art Lessons for Four

This morning, as I type, we are finishing the last of ten weeks of art lessons with four students. I love the smaller class as compared to the twenty-four students Neal and I had together this time last year. I thought, perhaps, some of you might be curious about what was covered. I can post some pictures of the student's work later this evening, when Neal gets back home from work (with the camera) and we all get home from rehearsals.

Here is a basic synopsis of our ten week's work: We met at my home each Friday morning for 1 1/2 hours each lesson.

Week One : Introduction, Unique Drawing Experience, Line Types, Perspective Introduction, Shading

Week Two : Drawing Textbook lesson one, Shading practice, Line Types review, Pointilism, Drawing a shaded glass of water (stipple emphasis), Definitions of Oblique and Elipse

Week Three : Drawing Textbook lesson five, Watercolour Introduction, Value Scale, Monochromatic painting, Four Techniques in watercolour

Week Four : Drawing Textbook lesson on the Seven Laws of Perspective, Watercolour apple lesson (Watercolour for Absolute Beginners). This lesson will improve the sketching abilities of the students while reviewing the Seven Laws. Emphasis on dry brush techniques

Week Five : Seven Laws review, Drawing Textbook lesson one, completing watercolour practice

Week Six : Drawing Textbook lesson two, Shading/Toning techniques using different methods of shading, cross-hatching, swirling lines etc. Using charcoal

Week Seven : Drawing Textbook lesson three, Acrylic paint with Gel Medium for texture

Week Eight : Drawing Textbook lesson four, Conte crayon sketching draped fabric, tone/depth/shading. Emphasize perspective and shading. Sketching draped sheet

Weeks Nine and Ten : Pear Mixed Media project. Student should have a good grasp on shading, tone and capturing these in black and white as well as in colour.

* need a canvas 8x10