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How to draw people

In class, you'll learn how to draw realistic, recognizable faces and figures, using an easy step by step method, even if you've never drawn before. We'll start out by drawing some easy faces and figures based on simple underlying shapes, then add details and shading.  Plus: action, proportions, facial expressions, a quick easy guide to drawing the muscles, and techniques for getting a good resemblance when drawing from life or photos. "Absolute beginners" welcome. More Seattle art classes

When: Saturdays, October 16-November 6, 11 am-12:45 pm (4 meetings)

Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle (about five minutes by freeway from downtown Seattle)

TUITION: $99 (covers all four meetings) (and includes all materials)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Questions or problems registering? Call 206-420-1309 or email Nilsosmar@gmail.com

This class is offered every quarter. It's sponsored by the University of Washington's ASUW Experimental College, a non-credit program for the general public, and is held on the UW campus in Seattle. The class is open to everyone; you don't have to be a U.W. student to sign up.

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, graphic novels, design, book covers and interiors. His artwork has been internationally published. To view examples of the instructor's artwork, click here

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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Other classes of interest:
SEATTLE ART CLASSES ~ Drawing for beginners ~ Drawing for beginners 2 ~ How to Draw People
Acrylic painting ~ Cartooning ~ Cartooning 2: Drawing comics and graphic novels ~ The Artist's Way
SEATTLE FILM CLASSES ~ Filmmaking 101 ~ Let's make a movie ~ It's time to write your screenplay
SEATTLE WRITING CLASSES ~ It's time to write your screenplay ~ Writing fiction & short stories
SEATTLE ACTING CLASSES ~ Beginning acting ~ Beginning Acting 2 ~ Let's make a movie
SEATTLE COMPUTER CLASSES ~ Photoshop for Beginners ~ Final Cut Pro for Beginners

Questions?
Email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309