“Figure Drawing Methods & Materials of the Baroque and 18th Century” with Jon DeMartin
July 12 - 14, 2024
9 am to 4 pm everyday
“Triton” copyright Jon DeMartin
In this three-day workshop, we'll be drawing the figure from life using the mediums and techniques of the Renaissance, the Baroque, and the 18th century. The mornings will be dedicated to both short poses and demonstrations that will cover each phase of a drawing from the gesture to modeling form with light & shade. In the afternoons, we will draw a long pose. This will enable the student to apply the material and objectives we have covered during our morning sessions.
For a deeper look into drawing the figure and its construction I’d recommend my
book ‘Drawing Atelier: the figure. How to draw in the classical style’.
Jon DeMartin
Required Materials
• Sketchbook or Notebook
• Fusain Nitram HB Vine Charcoal
• General’s charcoal pencils (or similar) medium grade
• General’s charcoal white 558
• Wolff’s Carbon Pencil’s B grade
• Single edge razor blades
• Kneaded eraser
• 18” x 24” Rough Newsprint-recommended 25 sheet Pad
• 18” x 24” Several Sheets from White Strathmore Charcoal pad or
Strathmore Series 500 Assorted tints charcoal paper laid finish pad, middle to
light grey, or a neutral color
• 1 thin metal knitting needles or bicycle spoke (for ‘gauging’ i.e. plumbing & leveling)
• Drawing board with pad clamps and it can be lightweight (but sturdy) foam
core.
*If you’d like to buy a chalk holder, 5” holder is
recommended. Cretacolor recommended but not included.
Registration for workshop is $450
Full payment due at time of registration. No refund After July 5th. Payment can be sent via check to our studio, or by zelle using our email: gacastudio.info@gmail.com
Workshop takes place in GACA’s studio, located in the Pierce Arrow Building, (4814 Washington Blvd, Suite 322 St. Louis, MO. 63108)
For more information on Jon DeMartin, please visit his website at:
https://jondemartin.com/