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COURSE DESCRIPTION Anyone can learn how to draw people! In this class you'll learn how to draw the human figure, using an easy step-by-step method. We'll start by sketching some figures based on simple, underlying shapes, then add in the details. You'll learn about proportions and foreshortening, motion and action and how to use shading to make the figure look real and three-dimensional. Plus, an easy method of drawing clothing on the finished figure. No need to buy or bring any art materials; they're all provided. More Seattle art classes
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, and done book and magazine illustration, design, book covers and interiors. His artwork has been internationally published.
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Traditional media ~ Comics & graphic novels ~ Photorealism & surrealism ~ Cartooning & humorous illustration
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.)
WHEN: This course is offered every quarter. The dates and times for the next session are: Saturday, from 1 p.m.-2:45 p.m., from July 24th through August 14th. (four meetings)
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
(I liked) the instructor's ability to simplify the important concepts necessary to draw the human figure including foreshortening. (comment submitted online) Instructors attitude toward students, their objectives and their out put was positive and affirming....encouraging and accepting (comment submitted online) This was my first figure drawing class, I had no idea what to expect when I walked in the door. I felt comfortable at all times and I enjoyed the different skill levels in the class. I loved the teacher and overall I learned a great deal and had fun in the class. I would for sure recommend it to a friend! (comment submitted online) I liked learning techniques. Nils simplified the process so that drawing the figure is not so daunting to me any more. Great class! (comment submitted online) It was great, exactly what I was hoping for. I improved a lot and I understand the figure better now. - M.L., Seattle Thanks for the extra help with hands and feet. The class was excellent and I'll be back for some more in the future. - S.F., Seattle At LAST I understand about proportions!!!!! Thank you for explaining the difference between the three types. And it was nice having all the materials provided. - S.L., Seattle What I liked: the handouts, the lectures, the step by step stuff, the instructor's knowledge and organized approach. Disliked: no latte stand in the building! Okay, okay, I'll bring my own next time :) --O.E., Bellevue This was a great class for me. It went at an easy pace, but covered more than most figure drawing classes cover in a year. My wife mentioned the improvement in my drawings. - R.G., Seattle
Thank you so much for the class. I was one of those people who had never drawn before. Your method is great, it makes everything fast and easy. - Shelly H., Seattle Nils is well organized and presents the information stap by step so that everyone can keep up. There was a good balance between the parts where he was showing us how to do things, and the drawing periods when we could practice it. - S.B., Seattle I loved it, it was really fun. - K.A., Seattle
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Questions? Email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309