drawing

Magdalena Abakanowicz: Reality of Dreams

blockmuseum — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:07:38 -0600

Magdalena Abakanowicz is one of the most potent voices in the art world today. Her original creations, based primarily on human and animal forms, express a spiritual and philosophical quest. Growing up in Poland during World War II and Communist rule, Abakanowicz overcame traumatic events, personal challenges, and political oppression through dogged resourcefulness. Her art is informed by these experiences, and the theme of individuality within an anonymous multitude is repeated in her sculpture and drawings, expressing both vitality and mortality at the same time. more...

Back to the Basics: Drawing on Paper

spudnikpress — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:22:45 -0500

We at Spudnik Press recently remembered that we love graphite and charcoal. We’ve been drawing with needles, painting with asphaltum, and we forgot about the simple pleasures of a pencil on paper. Form and contour escaped us somewhere between applying hard ground, and step etching our plate. And we recently thought, "Wouldn’t it be great to have a good, old-fashioned drawing class?"

We have invited the talented Layne Jackson to step in for an evening of drawing to help us reinvigorate our image making processes. more...

The Brimstone Drawing Club, this coming Saturday

elykpaint — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:14:00 -0500

The Brimstone Drawing Club is a three hour
uninstructed sketch workshop held monthly in Chicago.
We are dedicated to the proposition that there's more
to life drawing than uninspiring nude models holding
dull poses. We promise to bring a little spunk and
sparkle into your sketchbook!

At every session, The Brimstone Drawing Club provides
TWO fabulous models for your drawing pleasure. You'll more...

Nature Sketching at the Notebaert Nature Museum

kat — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:37:52 -0500

5 week Nature Sketching course using the local natural environment around the Peggy A. Notebaert Nature Museum and the Chicago Academy of Science's vast collections. Participants will draw in the field and be able to explore a variety of drawing media and techniques. Wednesdays, Septermber 10-October 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $75 members, $90 non-members. Email RSVP@naturemuseum.org to register. For more information, call 773-755-5191 ext. 1.

Painting, Silkscreen, Figure Studies, Pin-hole Photography, Visual Thinking and Lumetype Classes at Caro d'Offay Gallery

carodoffaygallery — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:12:49 -0500

Caro d’ Offay gallery is offering an expanded class schedule that includes classes taught by local visual artists using a variety of mediums in a relaxed gallery setting. Classes include Silkscreen for D.I.Y promotion, Painting (beginning and landscape), Figure Studies with a nude model, Pin-hole Photography, Visual Thinking and the gallery’s signature the Lumetype process. Please visit our website for the full schedule. Class Registration begins May 7, 2008. Classes start on May 31, 2008. more...