DC As We See It with Samantha Stover
Class | Available
Let’s draw and paint together as a community, observing and recording Washington, DC from our own unique and varied perspectives. In this class, we will visit indoor and outdoor public spaces, tour museums and monuments, and explore the city’s attractions, landmarks and landscapes. Instruction combines art history, figure drawing, plein air, composition design, and urban sketching, with group feedback on our interpretations of the city and the development of our individual visual languages. We will meet in a different location each week (Art Museums, cafés, gardens, etc) to sketch people, architecture, art, plants, animals, and anything else that captures your attention!
Your instructor will communicate the weekly meeting places. After initial meetup, there will be group exercises led by your instructor or you can choose to work independently. We will meet back to share our sketches in a casual group-critique format. There will also be a variety of inspirational (and optional) sketching assignments for homework and art-share.
- This class will be remote and take place in various indoor and outdoor areas of the city.
After the initial meetup, there will be group exercises led by your instructor, or you can choose to work independently. The class will meet to share sketches in a casual group-critique format.
Your instructor has provided a list of materials required to participate fully in this class.
If you have any questions about specifics or what is needed week-to-week, please reach out to your instructor via the email in your confirmation letter.
-Sketchbook or Paper & Backing Board
-Drawing or painting materials (varies by location)
-Portable folding stool or chair (optional)
-Small picnic towel or drop cloth (by location)
-Personal items for comfort (such as water bottle, hat, etc)
Samantha Stover
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