Student Drawings
by Grace

by Keiko

by Ji

by Yana

by Orlando

A Workshop Class by Jon Rader Jarvis
This introductory class provides a supportive environment for you to acquire skill with many kinds of drawing media: charcoal, graphite, ebony and wash drawing. The goal is eye-hand coordination and the skills required to render accurately - line, shape, value, form, and then to progress toward personal expression. You will work from a wide range of still-life objects and the figure. A sketchbook is required for homework.

Class Contents:

Paper:
      Traditional and non-traditional drawing paper,
      specialty and small issue paper makers
Materials:
      Traditional and un-conventional
Presentation:
      Portfolio, Conservation materials, Mat&Acetate
Storage:
      Mats, Cabinets and Museum Boxes
Alternatives:
      Planning and use, Giclee, Offset,
      Commercial Printmaking Studios
Long range planning and the future

COURSE GOALS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The Class series is divided into 6 parts. Each class will begin with a short lecture and demonstration and then hands on practice with materials and discussion points in the lecture. The class is designed to present at least one new idea for each class lecture.

CLASS CONTENTS: Each drawing demonstration will explore part of the possibilites of drawing, historically and explore the practical ways to use them - drawing as a means to an end and as an end in itself. There will be class demonstrations on the practical aspects of materials creation and their effects on the finished work. Class questions are encouraged.

Artist’s Statement: I don’t believe in talent. I do believe in desire and tenacity. Desire will drive a student to acquire the information and skills they need. Tenacity will keep them making art, when others have moved on. I know from experience that a supportive environment can work wonders. I was lucky enough to have some of the best painting and drawing instructors in the Northwest. Teaching allows me an opportunity to pay back a little of what I owe.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: Please bring questions. The greater the class participation, the greater the material covered and depth of content.