Each of these eight workshops begin with a brief lecture followed by an explaination of techniques with demonstrations. Models pose while the viewer participates in the exercise.
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| HOME..........ABOUT RUTH BLOCK..........GALLERY..........LIFE DRAWING..........WATERCOLOR |
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"Learning to draw has a lot to do with curiosity as well as a sense of adventure. But you must participate fully for that adventure to be yours." - Ruth Block, Instructor
Each of these eight workshops begin with a brief lecture followed by an explaination of techniques with demonstrations. Models pose while the viewer participates in the exercise. |
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Gesture
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Series introduction. Capture the essence of the pose as quickly as possible. More Info |
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Contour
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Touching with your eyes. Learn to observe accurately while training the hand to respond. More Info |
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Weight & Mass
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Exercises in sculpting the figure in charcoal and giving weight to your drawings. More Info |
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4
Structure &
Anatomical Considerations |
Exercises in simplifying complex forms accurately. Comparing inner & outer structure. More Info
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Proportion & Foreshortening
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Use positive and negative shapes, plumb lines and |
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6 Shading
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This video explores the principles of light and shadow to describe form. More Info
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7 Expressive
Drawing & Composition |
Develop an esthetic sense; incorporating the elements of design, combined techniques and integrated backgrounds. More Info
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8 Expressive
Drawing & Putting It All Together |
Expand your horizons and develop your own personal style, by exploring perspective, depth perception and and mixed-media techniques. More Info
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9 Supplemental
Model Poses |
Each one-hour supplemental tape is a series of poses from 1 minute to 15 minutes using male and female professional models of differing body types. More Info
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10 Supplemental
Model Poses |
Each one-hour supplemental tape is a series of poses from 1 minute to 15 minutes using male and female professional models of differing body types. More Info
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Complete
Course Series 1-8 |
All Eight Life Drawing Workshop Lessons.
DVD ISBN# 1-56568-017-0 |
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$392.00 |
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Special for
Gesture Owners Series 2-8 |
Seven Life Drawing Workshop Lessons for those who already own the first lesson
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$340.00 |
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Preview |
3 1/2 minute preview of the series. Download compressed version. (76 MB)
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Please note: shipping and handling charges will be added as well as sales tax for CA residents
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