Drawing America

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Among the pantheon of historical portrait painters, few are more notable than John Singer Sargent. He innovated an effortless and beautiful style of portraiture that still sets the standard for portrait artists today, and in this class we’re going to explore his technique. Although Sargent’s portraits appear loose and slapdash, they were meticulously refined over many layers of direct painting and completed with a final veneer of well chosen accent strokes. The painting we’ll be studying is Sargent’s incredible portrait of Elizabeth Chanler from the National Portrait Gallery. We will cover his first marks with charcoal, to his palette and the first layer of form with the features omitted, followed by how to refine each feature, and finish with the final thick highlight strokes.

Week 1: The Drawing
Week 2: The Mannequin Head
Week 3: Refining the Eyes
Week 4: Finishing the Portrait

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All Day Drawing Marathon to Benefit The Drawing Foundation 501(c)3
Join up to 100 artists for a full day of drawing from multiple live models. Starting at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 2nd, artists can work in the following categories:

1. Figure Drawing
2. Portrait Drawing
3. Fashion Drawing

We believe that drawing with others of various skill levels drives us to work at our highest abilities. This marathon is designed to foster camaraderie and inspiration within the community. Artists are not required to submit their work for judging.

• Morning Drawing Session 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
• Lunch (not provided) 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
• Afternoon Drawing Session 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
• Judging 5:00 pm.
• Winners Announced 5:30 pm.

Artists may work in dry media only, including graphite, charcoal, and pastel pencils. Loose, dry pastels are not permitted for health reasons. Artists may work up to 18″x24″. We do not accept digital art for submission for judging.
Entry to the space begins at 9:45 am in order of arrival. Seating is strictly first come, first served, and seats may not be saved for artists who are not present. Each artist will be given two chairs to work with, allowing them to place their board on the back of one chain and sit on the other. Compact easels are permitted on a case-by-case basis (space permitting). Easels may not occupy the front row of any model area.

The Judges
To be announced.

The Prizes
To be announced.

Important Information
No photography is allowed while models are posing. Photographing nude models will result in the immediate removal of attendees, who will forfeit their ticket, spot, and payment and will not be allowed to submit work for judging. The rooms are expected to be quiet while the artists are working. Conversations should take place outside the drawing area. Phone calls and music on speakers are not allowed. We recommend earphones for those who wish to listen to music or for noise cancellation.
Organized by The Drawing Foundation in partnership with Drawing New York, hosted by the National Arts Club.