Cast Drawing Masterclass

Course modules:


pencil as a medium


Pencil is an ideal medium to use for those just starting out on cast drawing as its permits observation and correction of the drawing with more control for those unused to the sight size method. Pencil also allows for a sharpness of detail and an ease of correction allowing for concentration on the fundamentals involved in cast drawing.


charcoal as a medium


Students more familiar with the sight size method will be encouraged to use charcoal while working from the cast. Charcoal, in its nature, is similar to painting in many respects in terms of value, the variety in tone generated using charcoal allowing for a convincing rendition of the cast. Fundamental to generating an effective cast drawing is learning how to handle charcoal as a medium, and handling, sharpening and keeping the drawing ‘clean’ are all covered in depth on this intensive week.


the facilities


Limited to 10 students, two students will share a professional cast set up with unchanging lighting and drapery. The workshop room is located within the main school of The London Atelier of Representational Art giving students the perfect opportunity to view the full time students at work while they develop their own skills.


the end result


By working for six hours each day over the five day period each student leaves with a carefully observed and rendered cast drawing and a strong understanding of the cast drawing, process from set up to completion.