COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This foundational course will give you the skills to truly draw what you see. You’ll learn how to observe reality closely, break down its structure, and understand it more deeply. Through focused exercises, you’ll train your eye to see with greater accuracy and develop techniques to confidently translate your observations into drawings.
Our lessons draw on time-honored methods passed down from the Old Masters. You’ll explore the fundamentals of drawing — studying form, understanding value relationships, and working from the general to the specific. We’ll begin with simple shapes, gradually progressing to more complex subjects, applying the same proven methodology at each step.
COURSE FEE
$1,950
SCHEDULE
Sept 15 - Dec 18
Mon, Tues, Th
9AM-12PM
LOCATION
Covington, LA
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FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING
This course will help you to draw what you see through a step by step technique! The lessons will be based on fundamental elements of drawing passed down from the “Old Masters”. These elements include the study of form, understanding value relationships, the importance of working from the general to the specific, and more. You will work from life starting with simple forms and building up to more complex ones, utilizing a concise methodology.
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DRAWING THE
HUMAN PERSON
This course will focus on training the artist to portray the human person through portraiture, figure drawing, and through the study of anatomy. You will learn basic anatomical reference points, proportionality, and a step by step guide in tackling this challenging subject. The course will combine drawing portraits and draped figures from life with copying anatomical drawings and models to deepen your understanding.
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COMPONENTS OF
SACRED ART
This course will explore two key components of making sacred art: composition and sign and symbol . We will study composition, exploring examples of the four canons of composition as demonstrated in the work of the Great Masters. Students will practice drawing scenes from imagination, practicing organizing their ideas for original compositions. We will dive into the rich signs and symbols of Catholic art, exploring how these tools can be used to draw the faithful in and convey the deep truths and traditions of our faith in art.
ART HISTORY
LECTURES
This Catholic Art History lecture series will trace the development of art from early Christian art to contemporary times. It will highlight key periods and movements within the context of the Catholic Church's history. These lectures will serve as enrichment, forming the artist’s mind and imagination and will provide a historical context to the student’s formation. We will dive into how different artists in each major movement in the Church portrayed her teachings and promoted her devotions, entering into her living tradition.