Let's Draw like Edgar Degas! (Drawing from Memory)

In this workshop, we'll be studying a drawing technique that the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas and many of his peers practised—that of drawing from memory. Classical schools like the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris encouraged students to train their memory and sharpen their analytical skills by creating physical distance between the subject and the artist's drawing, so that it was necessary to walk between the two and retain important information along the way. This is an excellent method for improving observation techniques such as measuring, triangulation, and shape finding.

The workshop will include guided assignments and takes place at Zurich's Archeology Institute, where participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to studying the museum's collection of classical sculptures. Participants can additionally bring their artistic portfolios to receive feedback and personalised assignments. Feedback can be given in English, German or Polish.

PRICE
35 CHF for the 2-hour workshop, paid via TWINT (preferred) or cash.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Drawing materials (paper, pencils, etc.) and guided tuition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: please bring 1 CHF for the locker, as bags and jackets are not allowed in the museum.

CHRIS SOLARSKI
Chris Solarski began working at Sony Computer Entertainment's London studio as a character and environment artist for video games before taking a career-defining diversions into figurative oil painting. The unusual blend of game art and classical art eventually led to Chris authoring three books on game art, interactive storytelling and game design, which were recommended by 'Assassin's Creed' founding member Stephane Assadourian and 'Cyberpunk 2077' level designer Max Pears, among others. He also presented the groundbreaking exhibition ‘The Art of Video Games’ at the Smithsonian Museum, Disney Research, SXSW and Google, and now lectures regularly at SAE und FHGR. Please visit Chris' homepage for more info.