Beginner Drawing *In-Person*
A carefully planned series of exercises will introduce the beginner to the following elements of observational drawing: perspective, composition, light values, and contour. Students will begin by learning how to accurately measure and observe objects and the world around them. Classes will include instructor demonstrations and exercises in contour drawing, tonal drawing, and gesture drawing with plenty of time to practice in class and receive feedback from the instructor. Instructors: Michelle Stevens, Jeremy Durling and Geoffrey Halverson
Sections
DRBA-FA24.01
8 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 23 *No Class Oct. 14 and Nov. 11
*Please note his start date differs from the printed catalog.
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This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.
Instructors: Michelle Stevens
DRBA-FA24.02
8 Wed, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17
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This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.
Instructors: Geoffrey Halverson
DRBA-FA24.03
8 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19
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This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.
Instructors: Jeremy Durling
Instructors
Michelle Stevens
A 2D artist and Illustrator, primarily working in graphite and paint, Michelle Stevens holds a BFA from MassArt with Honors and a minor in Sustainability. Her work has been exhibited at Fitchburg Art Museum, Clark University, and Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, among others. She has worked on projects for Boston Calling Music Festival, House of Blues, and has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, NYC. Her illustration clients include the Canadian National Railway, Trillium Brewing Company, Biotech company Tango Therapeutics, Boston Art Review Magazine, Far Out Ice Cream, and musician San Holo, with his record label Bitbird.
Website: www.michellestevensart.com
Geoffrey Halverson
Jeremy Durling
Artist
Jeremy Durling began to draw and paint from the figure at the age of sixteen through a high school dual enrollment program. He received an Associates Degree from the Mount Wachusett Community College with a concentration in painting under John Pacheco. He moved on to Massachusetts College of Art, where Nancy Mccarthy and Christopher Chippendale would become his mentors. It was at Massart that Jeremy first studied with George Nick. Massart's prestigious George Nick prize allowed Jeremy to spend 5 months seeing Europe and studying in Florence. He graduated from Massart with a BFA in painting in 2009, and continued his lessons with George independently. He studied with George for a total of four years. Jeremy is represented in Boston by the Sloane Merrill Gallery. Website: jeremydurling.com
Jeremy's classes include Intensive Drawing Boot Camp, Studio School Drawing, Drawing with the Figure, Beginner Oil Painting, Painting: Foundations, Portrait Painting, Painting in Series, The Simplified Landscape, Painting From Life: The Figure & The Portrait, Painting Space: Inside & Outside