Dynamic Sketching 1

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Patrick Ballesteros Bio

Patrick Ballesteros is as a freelance illustrator/concept artist for the film, game, and animation industries. He also conducts workshops, guest speak, and teaches at the Concept Design Academy in Pasadena, California.

Master class

Dynamic Sketching 1

Dates:
April 23rd - June 20th, 2013 + 1 extra week for content review
Fees:
$599
Pre-reqs:
Intro to Perspective
Materials:
STAEDTLER pigment liner, Tria markers, warm grays Sharpie Water-Based Paint Marker Fine, or white gel pen Toned paper, heavy weight. Scanner or Camera to scan/photograph homework assignments, Sketch Book (11x8)
Course Description:

This class is designed to develop your foundations in basic drawing skills. You will learn how to break down objects to their most simplistic forms by going through drawing exercises, and developing them on paper. Using pen and toned paper, you will learn to build confidence in your line work.

The video lectures are by Peter Han and the class is taught by Parick Ballesteros (feedback and live Q&A).

Weekly individual feedback format: video critique.

Course Outline
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  • Week 1: Warm ups exercises for drawing and materials introduction.
  • Week 2: Study of Organic forms, contour lines and texture description.
  • Week 3: Analysis of Geometric forms, basic perspective and shadows studies.
  • Week 4: Careful study of how the previous five forms create an interrelationship to describe the subject matter with more line work.
  • Week 5: Use of markers and Additional materials to create better sense of depth, volume and textures.
  • Week 6: Arboretum trip, drawing organic forms from observation at location.
  • Week 7: Redesign. Introduction of how to interpret different references to improve your original concepts.
  • Week 8: Recap, and beyond?

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