2232 - Abstract Drawing: Line, Form, Value and Texture
Course Overview
The beauty of drawing is in its immediacy, freshness, and general simplicity. When combined with the democracy and infinite application of abstraction you have a working method that can be everything and nothing, or something in-between, depending on the perspective. Utilizing various exercises that rely on process, or memory/experience, or art history, or nature, combined or singular, the student will explore the potential of works on paper. Line, form, color/value, and surface will be the initial starting point for the creation of compositional strategies. Informal critiques and discussions about contemporary art will be a consistent component of the class. Everyone is welcome to this class as long as curiosity and a will to make is present. Be a magician and make something from nothing.
What You'll Learn
- Explore the potential of works on paper: Line, form, color/value, and surface
- Engage in informal critique and discussion
- Be a magician and make something from nothing!
Who Should Attend
Appropriate for beginners. Everyone is welcome to this class as long as curiosity and a will to make is present.Additional Information
Materials List
24” x 18” Sketch Pad (or any large format, inexpensive newsprint drawing pad)
1 similar sized multipurpose drawing pad with heavier paper
4b-8b pencils
Vine/compressed charcoal
Black dense charcoal (black pastel could be used)
2b pencils
Gum eraser
Kneaded eraser
White studio eraser
Glue
Scissors
Collage material (assorted colored paper/fabric etc.)
Water soluble paint ( either tempera, acrylic, watercolor or gouache)
Assorted brushes
For the first class, you only need to bring drawing pads, pencils, charcoal and erasers.
UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.