Basic Drawing - NYC as Muse

New York City is our source of inspiration as we hone the fundamentals of visual vocabulary and handling of
drawing materials including charcoal, pencil, and ink with pen and brushes. The city’s natural setting, its social
and cultural history and urban-architectural structure inform our work as we explore various conceptual and
practical approaches to image-making as well as formal issues including line, volume, contrast, and
composition. In this time of remote learning, the experience of drawing on NYC for inspiration will be a way to
connect with the city whether you are physically in New York or not. Class assignments are accompanied by
discussions and critiques. Students draw from observation and imagination, working with a variety of sources
including still-life objects, photographs and other references.