Introduction with Figure Drawing with Don Yang

25 minute gesture drawing by Don Yang

In this figure drawing workshop, students are introduced to basic concepts and practice of figure drawing from live model. Through various drawing exercises and mediums, students will explore shape, proportion, rhythm and dynamics of

human form. Students will also create a proportionate rendition of human figure by using measuring technique and block-in method. Emphasis will be on creating a convincing representation of human figure on paper.

• Instructional methods: Workshop will begin with a short lecture on concepts and principles of figure drawing followed by instructor demonstration, group instruction and rounds of individual instructions while students are drawing from a model. Workshop will end with group critique session.

Instructor: Don Yang
After serving 7 years in the U.S. Army as a medic, Don returned to his childhood dream of living as an artist by training at the American Academy of Art College in Chicago, where he earned a BFA with honors and later an MFA with emphasis on fine art and traditional illustration. Don has been teaching oil painting, drawing and artistic anatomy in and around Chicago for the past 26 years including at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts and the American Academy of Art College where he is currently serving as chairperson of Fine Art Department and Foundations Department.

This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.