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Are you frustrated with figure drawing? Say goodbye to uncertainty and learn how to create strong, fluid drawings with confidence. In this one-day class, you'll learn a technique that eliminate the fear of mistakes, empowering you to draw without hesitation using the most forgiving medium—charcoal! You'll discover the concept of pentimenti, a method for making corrections that takes the pressure off perfection.
Charcoal is a favorite in European art ateliers and academies for its versatility and affordability. It’s ideal for both beginners and experienced artists alike. In this course, we'll explore the techniques of Matisse, who revolutionized charcoal drawing with his expressive, elegant renderings of the human form. Through repetition and refinement, his work became a masterful blend of tonal softness and sharp, defining lines. With this approach, your drawing will become more dynamic, and you'll feel less self-critical—every mistake can be adjusted at any time.
By the end of this course, you’ll:
This class is open to all levels. Beginners will benefit even more if they complete the Essential Drawing Course first.
Frequently Asked Questions
All of our classes are online via Zoom. Our instructors and our students have fallen in love with the online format. Our students are getting incredible results from our online sessions: students attend more classes, make more art, are getting better faster, and still enjoy the benefits of in-person lessons like personalized feedback and a wonderful community, all from the comfort of their home.
Plus, no more traffic, lugging supplies back and forth, or trying to find parking. And now there are recordings of every session!
All live courses come with recordings unless otherwise specified. If you miss a class, you'll be able to catch up by means of the recordings. If you bought the individual course, you'll have unlimited access to recordings for a year.
If you're a member, you have unlimited access to our full recording library as long as you're an active member.
All live courses come with recordings unless otherwise specified. If you miss a class, you'll be able to catch up by means of the recordings. If you bought the individual course, you'll have unlimited access to recordings for life! This is the only course we offer where your access to recordings never expire.
If you're a member, you have unlimited access to our full recording library as long as you're an active member.
Each course has a specific supply list. Click here to see supplies for this course.
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