“Art is really just a few very basics concepts that take a whole lifetime to learn.”
Here is a drawing I did in which I demonstrated the reductive, wipe-away technique.
Last weekend I taught a private charcoal drawing lesson to my friend Il Hyun. We decided to have the drawing class at Hunter Hill CSA, a beautiful local farm just a few miles north of my home in Easton, PA. On that glorious sunny day, we chose a grove of old apple trees as our subject matter.
Artist at work.
During the class, we focused on simplification, value, and gesture. I showed him two drawing techniques that have been very helpful to me over the years: straight line drawing and reductive drawing.
Although it was Il Hyun’s first “formal instruction” in art, he displayed a lot of natural ability and enthusiasm. It was a pleasure to give him some tips and watch his drawings come to life. I feel very grateful for the experience.
Il Hyun’s “straight-line” drawing of an apple tree
If you are interested in signing up for a private drawing or painting lesson, please feel free to contact me with any questions. lauren@laurenkindle.com