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Sadie Valeri is an award-winning classical realist painter and instructor based in San Francisco, California.
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Classes > Drawing Fundamentals


6 Saturdays, 12-3pm

Learn the essentials of drawing what you see in a friendly, supportive environment.

Working from still life objects, from a simple ball to a human skull, this course builds a solid grounding in the essential principles for depicting believable objects.

The course is designed for all levels - from absolute beginner to experienced artists who want to gain a more solid grasp of fundamental principles. The class is appropriate to take more than once.

This class covers:

Proportion 
A simple and intuitive method for finding accurate proportions without measuring 

Value 
Using dark and light to describe 3-dimensional form 

Form 
Construct and understand both organic (natural) and man-made objects 

Perspective 
The essential basics of perspective to make objects sit convincingly on a believable surface

Materials and Techniques
Refined methods for creating beautiful realism with graphite pencils 

 

6 Saturdays 12pm-3pm
May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 
$300 - FULL  
To join the waitlist for this class, email info@sadievaleri.com 

 

6 Saturdays 12pm-3pm
August 11, 18, 25, Sept 8, 15, 22, 2012 
$300

 

Registration Details:

  • Payment is required in full to reserve your place
  • Online payment preferred (no Paypal account required) 
  • Class is non-transferrable, no exceptions
  • Fee is non-refundable unless session is cancelled
  • To pay with a paper check, please see the Contact page for instructions

     

Drawing Fundamentals - ONE Day Workshop

Join us for an intensive, information-packed day to introduce or review essential concepts covering value and proportion. Students will draw from observation of a human skull.

Perfect for new students who want an introductions to Sadie’s studio, techniques, and teaching style.

Also ideal for regular students who want a quick dose of inspiration and review.

 

Saturday, August 4, 2012
10am - 4pm
$80

 

Registration Details:

  • Payment is required in full to reserve your place
  • Online payment preferred (no Paypal account required) 
  • Class is non-transferrable, no exceptions
  • Fee is non-refundable unless session is cancelled
  • To pay with a paper check, please see the Contact page for instructions