June 30-July 3, 2025
The Figure: Drawing into Watercolor
at Castle Hill Center for the Arts at Truro
This class explores the human form with dry media and watercolor. We begin with contour drawings, gesture exercises, and direct brush paintings, progressing to ‘mapping’ out the figure with graphite before laying in watercolor washes. We’ll work to find both the solidity and dynamism of each pose. With watercolor, we’ll begin working monochromatically, then explore simple color mixes based on color temperature and color complements. A variety of exercises including brush handling, negative space, and value and color studies, will strengthen our figure paintings. Poses will range from 6 minutes to 30 min often ending with a 45 min pose. We’ll work both in studio with the nude figure and outside with the clothed figure. Supportive group critique/discussions at the end of each class aim to inspire, encourage, and challenge students to meet their individual goals. The class is geared towards students who have had an introductory experience with drawing. The 2025 schedule is not yet live on the Center’s website but contact me for more info