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FIGURE SKETCHING

Ben Harden and Thursday figure sketching

The Boulder School of Fine Art Classical program offers courses in sketching the human figure from life in our inspiring north light studio. The instructed sketching classes are an important component for anyone wishing to master drawing and painting realistically. Those enrolled in the classical Drawing and Painting classes are encouraged to take advantage of our ongoing Thursday evening sketching, anatomy and workshops in addition to their studio work. 

Artistic Anatomy

Learn an approach to figure sketching that was developed by George Bridgman during his years as head figure instructor at the Art Students League in New York.

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Ben Harden explains the nuts and bolts of human anatomy using examples from Bridgman's many books.

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Students will sketch their own versions of artistic anatomy and become familiar with the basic structure of the human form.

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Classes meet from 5-6 on Thursdays

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All materials will be provided as part of the class fee.

George Brandt Bridgman drawing of arms

Thursday Figure Sketching

The Thursday evening instructed figure sketching class offers students an opportunity to learn more about the human form while exploring different methods of figure sketching that are used in other classical figure and portrait classes. Quick poses will extend into longer poses that are repeated for two sessions. Ben Harden guides students through the challenges of learning how to figure sketch using pencil. Classes meet from 6-8 on Thursdays.

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All materials and model fees are provided as part of the class fee.

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