A R T S T U D I O : D R A W I N G , PA I N T I N G & O T H E R M E D I A Drawing the Realistic Figure T he human body is our most familiar form. We seek to draw people realistically—to capture their gesture, strength, and grace. This course is about looking at, seeing, and drawing the human figure well. Regardless of your drawing experience, you can learn to draw accurately using charcoal on paper in a proven method. The result will be a solid drawing in itself or an exceptionally useful study for a figure painting. Using a small mirror, we will distinguish between our imagination and what our eyes actually see. This approach will lead to a more objective way of seeing and drawing—a method called sight-size. From the Renaissance to modern studios, this method of comparing lines to the actual subject has allowed anyone to draw a more realistic image. It opens up the whole world of drawing well. Each class will begin with a brief lecture and demonstration. Students will then work directly with a live model to build up their practical understanding of the sight-size method and progressively create a solid figure drawing. Students must purchase their own art supplies for this course and can expect to spend an additional $45–$65 on these materials. joh n robe rt pec k Instructor, Triton Museum of Art John Robert Peck’s paintings and drawings can be seen in private collections and galleries in London, Florence, Dublin, and Santa Fe. He graduated from the Florence Academy of Art and received an MArch from the University of New Mexico, where he was an instructor in the School of Architecture and Planning. He is the co-author of Drawing in Space: A Manual for Figurative Sculpture. His work can be viewed at johnpeck.com. ART 131 Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:00 pm (PT) 8 weeks, June 29 – August 17 2 units, $570 Limit: 17 Refund Deadline: July 1 Non-Refundable Model Fee: $25 Course Format: On-campus Art and Anatomy: Drawing the Human Face B ased on the Art and Anatomy courses for Stanford medical students, this course is a unique opportunity to explore the human face with the eye of an artist. Students will learn to draw and capture the anatomical beauty of the human face, focusing on the skull. In a technique similar to the one used in Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomical drawings, the skull will serve as the primary point of departure to understanding face portions. As the instructor demonstrates the practice, students will draw along, step by step, on paper. Then, the class will continue to work and refine their drawings. Dry bones and digital images of the skull and face will be our models as we explore drawing techniques and experiment with new ways of representing the face’s internal and external structure. Students will receive direct feedback and guidance as they work and will be encouraged to practice mindfulness and patience, maintaining an open perspective and creativity. Students will leave the course with an understanding of the basic drawing process and anatomical depiction of the human skull. Prior experience in medical illustration is helpful but not required. Students must purchase their own art supplies for this course, the cost of which will depend on students’ individual needs. l au r e n toom e r Lecturer, Department of Art & Art History and Division of Clinical Anatomy, Stanford Lauren Toomer develops, directs, and instructs courses in art and anatomy at the Stanford School of Medicine and School of Humanities and Sciences. Her focus is on the field of medical humanities, with an emphasis on art and anatomy and what it teaches both future medical practitioners and artists about the human dimension. She received an MFA in art practice from Stanford. ART 68 Saturday, July 8 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (PT) $230 Limit: 15 Refund Deadline: July 1 Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade Course Format: On-campus 15 R EGIS T R AT IO N F O R AL L C O UR S ES B EGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 22, AT 8:30 A M (P T ) R EGIS T ER O NL INE AT C O NT INUINGSTU DIES.STA NFORD.EDU