The Fundamentals of Drawing with Laurel Bushman

In this two-day workshop, Students will learn unique approaches to the different stages of drawing using black and white charcoal pencils. Emphasis will be placed on how to become organized and flexible during the drawing process while drawing with a realistic approach. Students will complete two drawings over the course of the workshop, along with a number of small studies. I will conduct drawing demonstrations for the class during the course of the workshop; however, students will focus the majority of their time working on their projects and will receive personal attention through each phase of the drawing process. Upon completion of the workshop, students will have gained skills in creating interesting compositions, unique approaches to drawing and the inspiration to begin their own personal art practice at home! Lastly, these skills will translate across different media and help artists create various types of artwork in the future.

Skill Level: Beginner + | Ages: 13+
Fee: NUMU Member: $160 | General: $180 + $30 Materials fee (collected day of workshop)

All class fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable

About the Instructor:
After earning her BFA in painting and a minor in drawing at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Laurel Bushman moved to California to pursue her career in murals. After six years of creating murals for both public and private clients, she has refocused on the art that first inspired her to become an artist: drawing and painting. Laurel has extensive experience working with a wide variety of materials and techniques, as well as teaching diverse age groups. Laurel’s teaching style is rooted in traditional practice with particular emphasis on individualized learning. 

*Image Courtesy of the artist, Laurel Bushman

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