Figure Study I (Grade 6-12, adults)

Figure Study I introduces students to the Loomis Drawing Method for quick and efficient portrait construction. Students will focus on facial feature accuracy, study Bargue Plates to improve observation, and practice portraiture in graphite by copying master artists like John Singer Sargent. The course also covers figure construction with emphasis on proportions and includes a 3-week charcoal figure drawing study. Students will apply their skills to live model drawing, using traditional materials like vine and charcoal for quick sketches, enhancing their observational and drawing abilities.

Course Objectives & Skills:

• Master the Loomis Drawing Method for efficient portrait construction

• Improve accuracy in drawing facial features (eyes, nose, lips)

• Develop observational and accuracy skills through Bargue Plate studies

• Study portraiture in graphite by replicating master artists

• Learn figure construction and basic proportions

• Practice figure drawing using charcoal and live models

• Enhance quick sketching skills with vine and charcoal

人物素描 I 课程介绍了 Loomis 绘画法，用于快速高效地构建肖像。学生将重点关注面部特征的准确性，通过学习 Bargue 版画来提高观察能力，并通过临摹大师艺术家如约翰·辛格·萨金特的作品，练习石墨肖像画。课程还涉及人体构造，重点讲解基本比例，并包括为期三周的炭笔人物素描学习。学生将把所学应用于真人模特写生，使用传统材料如藤条和炭笔进行快速素描，提升观察力和绘画技巧。

课程目标与技能：

• 掌握 Loomis 绘画法，高效构建肖像

• 提高面部特征绘制的准确性（眼睛、鼻子、嘴巴）

• 通过学习 Bargue 版画发展观察能力和准确性

• 通过临摹大师作品学习石墨肖像画

• 学习人物构造与基本比例

• 使用炭笔和真人模特进行人物素描练习

• 提升使用藤条和炭笔的快速素描技巧