Drawing and Sketching in Pencil
Instructor: Mark A. Cassata, B.F.A., M.A.T., markcassataart@gmail.com
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Drawing in pencil only became popular after 1795, when Frenchman, Nicolas Conte manufactured the first wooden-barreled graphite pencil. The invention of smooth graphite rods inserted into an easily held wooden pencil shaft made the packing of drawing tools for any event more convenient. Today, developing good pencil skills is of great value to the artist and art student.
This four-week class is designed to provide essential drawing and sketching skills for both the beginner and advanced artist. Techniques will include drawing in outline, light and shade, hatching, graded tones, perspective, and composition. Drawing sessions may include working from a still-life of objects, using photos of landscapes or small buildings, or simply emulating a master work. The traditional representation of objects and scenes will be emphasized to increase one’s power of observation and retention, and, of course, patience.
MATERIALS LIST: “No artist can do good work with poor tools”
Choose from one of three drawing pads:
· Strathmore 400 series (medium surface) 80lb, 11” x 14” or 14” x 17”
Off-white drawing paper ideal for drawing in pencil, charcoal, or pen & ink.
· Strathmore heavy weight drawing pad, 100lb, (same sizes available)
Designed to withstand reworking and erasing, with slightly more texture than Strathmore’s 80lb paper. Also, excellent for pencil, charcoal, and pen & ink
· Aqua bee/ Bee Co-Mo Sketch Pad 80lb, 11” x 14”
Natural white sketching paper with textured surface, excellent tooth, and erasing qualities. Ideal for pencil and other dry media.
· Heavy duty drawing board with cut out handle and spring-loaded clips.
· Staedtler Mars Lumograph drawing pencils: HB, 2B, 3 or 4B, 6B
High quality graphite wood pencils, smooth and easy to erase. *
· Two kneaded rubber erasers, one vinyl pencil eraser
· Sandpaper block: 12 sheets of 1” x4” fine sandpaper mounted on a wood block w/ handle
· Any good manual or electric—battery operated- pencil sharpener
· Stainless steel erasing shield
· Stainless steel straight edge ruler: 18” or 24”
· Any good metal, wood. or plastic supply box. (helpful for transporting supplies)
· Cardboard view-finder w/ 3” x 5” or 5” x 7” opening (helpful for composing picture)
*Remember---better to have a few good pencils than a great variety of cheap ones.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Instruction is suitable for beginners and intermediates |
| Materials Included: | Student to provide their own materials |
| Instructor: | Mark Cassata |
| Instructor Bio: | Born and raised in Rye, New York, Mark Cassata has been an artist his entire life. His training began at an early age with his father, who was a European-trained portrait artist. Earning his B.F.A. and M.A.T. from Manhattanville College, Mark has been a professor of fine art since 1983. As a faculty member at Pace University and as a guest lecturer for many organizations, his areas of expertise are drawing, painting, art history and architectural drawing. Mark began to take commissions while still finishing his degrees. Early exploratory works were from travels to Arizona, California and Hawaii; now his subject matter gravitates to the historical beauty of New York and New England. Skill in classical drawing and composition shows in his seascapes, landscapes and architectural themes. Inspiration comes to him from the study of the boundless splendor and order of nature. Combining his training in art and architecture, he is best known for his attention to fine detail. Mark's work has been seen in various exhibitions in Westchester County and on Long Island. Commissioned work includes historical Rye Presbyterian Church, scenes of Long Island Sound and many private homes in Westchester and surrounding areas. |
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