Mythological Creatures with Samantha Stover
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With the theme of mythological characters and creatures, this class
combines art history lectures and discussion with figure drawing &
painting. We will trace the visual imagery of different myths and plan creative compositions from imagination, art historical context, and other
reference material. We will realize our artistic
visions with the help and creativity of life models, costumes, props and
scenery. Drawing or painting in any style, from abstract to
realistic, is encouraged.
- Materials List - These are the materials you will need to bring with you for this class.
• Sketchbook and a Notebook (or tablet, etc, for taking notes)
• Sketching materials of choice: graphite pencils, pens, markers, or ink/wash- (for your sketchbook)
- • Drawing/painting materials of choice: charcoal, pastel, oil paint, acrylic, etc.
• Surfaces and other supplies appropriate to your drawing or painting- materials (good quality paper, canvas, panel, etc and mediums, brushes, etc.
- as needed).
Samantha Stover
Samantha Stover grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Literature and Art History from McGill University and a Masters in Fine Art, cum laude, from the New York Academy of Art. Throughout her academic studies in art, she focused her concentration on Drawing Techniques: historical methods and materials as well as figure-drawing exclusively from life. She learned painting, predominantly, as a copyist in New York and Washington, DC and she has traveled widely through Europe studying master drawings and paintings. Her current work involves figuration and the power of creative expression. Drawing also on her previous experience as a theatrical costume designer, she is influenced by the performative and communicative capacity of the human form and spirit. She employs the practices of her traditional training and her experience with the figure in motion to capture fleeting observations, emotions and memories.
To view more of Samantha's work online, visit www.samanthastover.com