Basic Drawing 2-Part Series with Priscilla Humay

Thursdays, Nov. 2 & 9 | 12:00 - 3:00pm

Drawing is a means of recording the visual world around us. Learning how to accurately document ideas gives one confidence, understanding, and the ability to describe our innermost thoughts.

This two-part class instructed by Priscilla Humay is designed for those who wish to hone their drawing skills and for those who want to learn basic drawing techniques. It is structured along the lines of the representational classical tradition. The focus is on composition, proportion, and perspective. You will learn value, line, form, and texture using graphite. The instructor will set up a still life in class from which you will work. Botanical specimens will be included. Reference material handouts will be provided.

The instructor will offer demonstrations and individual guidance. There will be open discussions and dialogue. Questions and answers are welcome as you participate in open critiques.

Event registration will close at 3pm Tuesday, 10/31, or when class is full.

Students are responsible for supplies; please see list below.

SUPPLY LIST:

• Natural objects: If you wish to add to the class still life. Botanical specimens will be brought in by the instructor.
• Graphite pencils: HB, B, 2B 4B, and 6B. Please sharpen pencils prior to class!
• Professional grade drawing paper or pad (18” x 24”)
• Drawing board to accommodate the paper or pad size
• Spring clips to hold paper to board
• Hand-held or battery pencil sharpener
• Factus Black 18 Eraser (manufactured by General Pencil Co.)
• 18-inch ruler
• White inexpensive papers: 18” x 24” and smaller sizes
• Tracing paper: two sheets that you will use as a slip sheet

About the Instructor

Priscilla Humay exhibits nationally, is in private and corporate collections, and is featured in major publications. She is a Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America and served on its National Governing Board. Priscilla was a co-director of ARC, Chicago art gallery. Through the U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service, she was awarded two Artist in Residencies at the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. She taught at the College of Lake County IL, Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin TX. Her BFA is from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, MS from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and Post Graduate Study at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. In her own art, she loves to capture the essence of nature’s beauty and enjoys sharing this through teaching.