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COURSE DESCRIPTION In this class, open to all levels, you'll learn to draw faces and portraits from the front view, side view and other angles, using an easy step-by-step method, even if you've never drawn before. You'll learn about features, proportions, shading, and facial expressions, and how to use negative space and shadow shapes to make your sketch look more like the person you're drawing. We'll begin by sketching some faces based on simple underlying shapes, then add finishing details. Beginners welcome! Nothing to bring or buy; all materials are provided. More Seattle art classe
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Nils Osmar has made his living in the arts since the 1980s, and has taught art classes in Seattle for over twenty years. He has worked as a fine and commercial artist, portraitist and caricaturist, and has done book and magazine illustration, design, book covers and interiors in both humorous and realistic styles. His artwork has been internationally published.
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TUITION: $99 (covers all four meetings) (and includes all materials)
WHERE This class is sponsored by the Associated Students University of Washington Experimental College and is held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle (Note: The class is open to the general public. You don't have to be a U.W. student to sign up.) It's offered every quarter.
WHEN: Saturday mornings, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., from July 24th through August 14th.
HOW TO SIGN UP To sign up by phone, call 206-420-1309 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
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Student comments
The instructor was knowledgeable, friendly, and encouraging. He was very responsive to people's questions and made good suggestions. (comment submitted online) Instructor's organization and style of communicating making everyone comfortable and accepted, plus helpful feed back (comment submitted online) I just wanted to say thanks for the class. I really liked it, and learned a lot. - Gene J. (Seattle) I took the workshop because I was hoping to learn enough to do a portrait of my granddaughter for Christmas. I feel ready to tackle it now. Thanks so much. - Terry R. (Bellevue) Thanks again for the class. It was great. The information about angles and proportions was just what I was looking for. - Nina G. (Bellevue) Thanks, Nils. I enjoyed your class very much and may take your general drawing class or maybe even this one on faces again. You are a good instructor and obviously a talented artist. - Jan S, Seattle I wanted to improve on proportions and expressions... it worked out great. I feel way more comfortable and confident. I'm amazed at how much we covered. - A. Pell, Seattle
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Questions? Email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309