Advanced

1. Bargue Plate Drawings

• Intensive Bargue Plate studies (Level 2 and Level 3)
• Focus on contour, proportion, and shading
• Mastering line sensitivity and tonal transitions
• Training the eye to replicate with high accuracy
• Weekly critiques and corrections to refine observation skills

2. Light & Form – Cast Drawings

• Drawing plaster casts of classical sculptures
• Exploring form, light fall, and value structure
• Creating atmospheric depth using charcoal
• Introduction to edge control and surface textures
• Translating observation into believable forms

3. Color & Composition – Still Life

• Handling soft pastels and pastel pencils
• Building layers and mixing colors
• Understanding warm and cool tones
• Still life arrangements: composition, rhythm, and space
• Developing a refined pastel technique for realism and expression

4. Character & Identity – Portrait Drawing

• Introduction to portrait drawing
• Proportions of the face and head construction
• Features in detail: eyes, nose, mouth, ears
• Drawing from life and photo references
• Using pastel and charcoal for expressive portraiture