Killer Heels at the Brooklyn Museum | drawing S'15

Structure, line, texture, and value were all put in practice in sketching these extraordinary - often provocative - denizens of haute couture. Whether drawn with a nimble, persistent, or a sparing hand, each student clearly struts their stuff within the pages of their sketchbook.

Sarah

Yvonne

                                      Stephanie                                                                                Patrick                                                       

                                    Danning                                                                   Izgi

Antoinette 

Ana

Killer Heels at The Brooklyn Museum | drawing f'14

Stepping out of the classroom brought with it the opportunity to hone skills: From Fernando's rhythmic footing - after some awkward first steps; to Alexa's seductive skill with marker; to Max's delicate en pointe; and to Mai's Christian Louboutin chillin in the spotlight. Here students infused their lines with enough pulsating substance to please everyone - even those with a kinky shoe fetish.  

Fernando 

Robin

Alexa

Augusto

Brian

Vitor

Sol

Pat

Max

Mai

personality | drawing sp'13

A person's back can be equally suggestive of character, as their face. 

Early work as a newspaper illustrator made George Luks adept at recording quick, on-the-spot sketches, such as this drawing. Despite the cursory treatment of forms, he conveyed a sense of his subject's individuality through such details as the bunched sleeves, the distinctive fedora, and the creased skin at the back of the neck. The man's stance suggests that he - like the artist - has stopped to observe some urban spectacle. Indeed, Luks constantly roved the bustling streets of New York City with sketchpad in hand. 

- Fine Lines: American Drawings from the Brooklyn Museum 

George Luks (1867-1933)

Here, a more animated personality bursts forth with Matt's comedic precision. Back pockets accentuate robust curves, while the movement of line, and a dimple in the elbow shows this woman's swagger. Seemingly, just another New York City charmer - yet sketched from a model in class. 

Matt