Artist Workshop with Massy Arts Society
Artist Workshop with Massy Arts Society
UPDATED: SOLD OUT
Introduction to Expressive Figure Drawing Using Light and Shadow
Have you ever been curious on how to start drawing from a live model? Or maybe looking to get a little something more out of your figure drawing? If so, Massy Arts Society and artist Nicholas Tay have a fun workshop for you.
For artist, Nicholas Tay, the figure has always been at the center of his work. In his current series, Imperfect Offerings, with selected works showing at Massy Art Gallery from May 10th to June 9th, the figure supplies the visual telling of stories written on the body. Our scars, muscles, bone and fat act as the connective tissue of the physical offerings we give to each other. Imperfect Offerings explores the toll taken on the body for the contributions we make to each other’s lives. It is Nicholas’ belief that that which we offer to each other, we offer to the divine. For those interested, Nicholas would like to share his drawing approach and techniques on how to use light and shadow to render more expressive figures.
Artists of any level are invited to attend and participate in a two-hour introductory drawing workshop on using light and shadow to depict expressive and dynamic human figures. This workshop will focus on how to push the figure beyond realism and use expressive, representative mark making to tell a meaningful story.
Working with a live nude model attendees will be guided by instructor, Nicholas Tay, on using shadow composition to create dramatic anatomical renderings. Participants will be led on the use of materials, observational steps, the components of light and shadow to depict form, and how to expressively capture these diverse elements.
The workshop format will include lecture, demonstrations, and drawing time to work alongside the instructor. Attendees are encouraged to bring a sketchbook. All other drawing materials will be provided by the workshop. Topics explore include: simple geometric construction, gesture, contour, silhouette, value, mark making and edge control.
Details
Fee: By donation with proceeds going to the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation
-Recommended donation of $10, but only pay what is comfortable
Materials: Please bring a sketchbook – other materials will be provided at the workshop
Registration: Maximum of 12 attendees. Please register in advance by emailing info@massyarts.com subject: May Drawing Workshop. Due to the limited size please notify of cancellation so the spot can be offered to someone else.
Date and Time: May 21st, 2022 2pm-4pm
Location: Massy Arts Gallery – 23 Pender Street, Vancouver