the fourth week | SIS I '12

Some students had little or no drawing background. For others this class was one of many. Yet, when oil painting was introduced, everyone learned to fail. Out of the frustration - palpable by the second week - emerged a willingness to take risks with paint. And in the final weeks their individual viewpoints flourished. 

the third week | SIS I '12

Some students continue to use the figure, beyond the life drawing and painting sessions. While they further their skills and document the process, I barely get around to using my own camera. 

the second week | SIS I '12

The following were just a few of the wonders that showed up on the page, with an introduction to the figure.

Chris's personal expressiveness about two hours later

Chris's first figure drawing
with no instruction

Alex's pencil drawing shows the crispness of a clothed mannequin

Hyeonah captures the flesh of the figure, 
with contour, values, and her soft touch. 

the first week | SIS I '12

After four days of drawing, it was time to start the painting process. (Let me rephrase that. There were only three days of drawing!) Here are just a few of the paintings that followed:

Daniela

Yue

Estefania P.

Alex

Here Garrett and Isobel are finishing up.