Drawing school training courses in Atlanta, GA (public, in-house or online)

Fresh approaches to imagery and the power to manipulate images between the observed world and the realm of imagination are vital to the success of any sequential artist. The sequential artist should also understand how style relates to these critical narrative skills. Imaginative visual interpretations of observed characters, places and events are key elements in visual storytelling. This course fosters these essential skills while helping students discover a personal approach to cartooning.
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This course introduces students to the process of careful study and analysis of natural forms, systematic record keeping of field and studio studies, and the application of these studies in the development of formal illustrations.

By broadening and strengthening fundamental drawing skills through in-class drawing sessions, outside assignments and research, students will deepen their understanding of drawing as the basis of illustration. The course begins with intensive exercises designed to strengthen observational skills and to enhance competence in a wide range of materials and techniques. It emphasizes figure drawing and also explores expressive mark making, value, composition, proportion and perspective.

This course builds on traditional exploration of the male and female forms to focus on the anatomical exaggeration and stylization that are part of the fashion figure. Students work from a model using traditional drawing media.

This course develops students’ skills in depicting the clothed fashion figure as it is used in advertising, editorial art, pattern books and other fashion publications. Students work in various media and explore graphic concerns and techniques such as layout and use of type.