Drawing and Sketching for Artists: Focus on Perspective

We all know when an object or a structure just doesn’t look right.  Linear perspective is a constant that enables us to draw an object in a realistic manner so that it looks as if it approaches or recedes in space.  In this two-week short course, Alex Sharma will explain and demonstrate one and two point perspective in a way that is understandable and easy to apply.

At the first class, we will use one point perspective to draw simple, but interesting articles found in the classroom.  At the second class, we will expand to two-point perspective for buildings and other large shapes in a landscape.  (Bring your own photo to use as your reference.)

Materials:

• Paper to draw on: sketch book or tablet or single sheets of good weight (something heavier than printer or typing paper).
• One pencil: a regular office HB pencil is fine. (If you have drawing pencils, bring them).
• Eraser: a pink pearl or white eraser is best.
• Ruler or strait edge for drawing straight lines.

Alexandra Sharma is a Master of Fine Arts and has taught art at the university level.  She is a member of the Hilton Head Art League, The Apple Pie Painters, and Delta Phi Delta, the national art honorary.

Two Sessions: 1:30-3:30 pm., Tuesday March 5 and 12

PSD #1 Community Room, Oak Park Drive (off Mathews Drive)

The charge for membership is $50.  this allows you to take as many classes as you wish per semester.

Reservations are required by calling 843-842-8250 or https://www.lifelonglearning.org