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ClassDescription:

In this 6-week class, students will focus on the fundamental aspects of drawing. Instruction will cover methods such as the Sight to Size technique, shape and shape relationship, foreshortening, perspective, and overlap. Students will also study light and value – the identification of the pieces and parts of light on an object. Students will discuss composition and how lights and darks contribute to the movement, directional forces, and emotional content of the piece they are creating.

What to Expect:

This course is geared towards the beginner but can also benefit the advanced student. Students do not need any prior knowledge to begin the class. During the 6-week course, students will work on several pieces, leaving the class with at least three to four finished artworks. The instructional approach will be academic, each class will open with lectures and demonstration with work time to follow. The instructor will give individualized attention during this time. Each session will close with discussion and/or critique. There will be multiple opportunities for students to review and study the approaches of the masters in order to problem-solve their own work.

Educator Bio:

Elizabeth Truskin is a Denver artist and instructor who specializes in community-driven public art, portrait painting, and multimedia artwork. She shows at galleries in the Santa Fe Art District and Next Gallery in the 40 West Arts District.

https://www.nextgallery.org/elizabethtruskin-1-1

Refund and Class Cancellation Policy:

The Denver Art Museum adheres to a no-refund, no-exchange policy. If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation.

If a class or workshop is cancelled by the Denver Art Museum due to inclement weather or teacher illness, a make-up day will be scheduled on a FRIDAY or SATURDAY as the educator’s schedule allows.

Accessibility Statement:

To request large print materials, a sign language interpreter, CART or any other accessibility service, please email Access@DenverArtMuseum.org at least ten (10) business days in advance of the program. We will make every effort to provide accommodation for requests made outside of that window of time.

Please see further information about accessibility, parking, and directions to the DAM here: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/accessibility