The Contemporary Portrait with Courtney Applequist
Class | Available
This course will examine expansive ways of thinking about the differences between and definitions of a portrait and a self-portrait. Using a wide variety of drawing and mixed media, both traditional and non-traditional, students will think in terms of identity, perception, and reflection. Work may range from realism to abstract introspection, and may involve a lot more than the face.
Who is this class for: Previous drawing experience and understanding of the structural aspects of the head will be beneficial as this class will move beyond basics into more conceptual, inventive and personal uses of the portrait. The class will push your work to the next level.
Materials List:
Pad of 18”x24” white bond drawing paper 70lb or heavier
Small sketchbook, Mix Media, 7x10 or similar
Notebook or Sketchbook for writing - your preference
Box of soft vine charcoal
Box of soft compressed charcoal (Charkole)
Kneaded eraser
Staedtler white plastic eraser
Pencils: 2H, 2B, 4B, 6B
black ink pens: minimum 3 weights: .05, 03, 12 (or similar) OR various Sharpies
*Second half of term will be incorporating mixed media of choice, but not required. We will talk about different media before incorporating, so if you have any of these items you wish to bring in, feel free, but no need to purchase new before the first class. We will keep all mixed media to dry and water based materials for expediency of dry time and layering.
Possibilities include:
Soft Pastels, Acrylic Paint, Ink, Magazines/Photographs, Newspaper, Cardboard, Textiles