• Drawing copy of a velazquez painting of a foundry
  • Drawing side by side copying a master drawing
  • Mastercopy drawing of three women pointing

Class Description:

This course immerses beginner and advanced artists in a drawing practice in which they will be observing and interpreting the mark-making of select master works.

This session focuses on parallels between the figure and flowers via the work of Cecilia Beaux, Rachel Ruysch, and Mary Cassatt. Drawing techniques used will include trois crayons. Students will gain an increased understanding of ways to utilize the timeless practice of master copying to workshop their observational drawing skills and access perspectives through which to orient themselves toward an in-depth understanding of figure drawing concepts. These concepts include the study of light, movement, and structure.
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Summer Session I | Dates:

Scheduled occurrences for the next session of this class are as follows:

Week
Date
Time
Week 1:
5/17/2023
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 2:
5/24/2023
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 3:
5/31/2023
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 4:
6/07/2023
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 5:
6/14/2023
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 6:
6/21/2023
10 am - 1 pm ET


  1. Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class

  2. Week 1 - Light and Movement Through and Across the Picture Plane

  3. Week 2 - Depth: Foreground, Midground, Background

  4. Week 3 - Orientation and Movement of Leaves and Petals

  5. Week 4 - Delicate Touch

  6. Week 5 - Patterns, Textures, Tonal Progressions

  • $270.00
  • Online
  • 6 Weeks
  • Beginner to Advanced

Meet Your Instructor

Rami Baglio

Instructor

Rami Baglio is an American artist based in Northampton, Massachusetts. She works in oil paint and assorted drawing media, exploring various forms of portraiture and perceptual drawing and painting. Observing from life as a means of understanding light, form, and movement, is integral to her work. This process serves as an access point for investigating the psychology and underlying emotional states of her subjects. The observational nature of her work aligns with mental health awareness, seeking to exemplify mindful interaction with the world. She is the recipient of numerous awards in the arts and exhibits work internationally. Rami has a comprehensive background in figure drawing and painting. She spent years studying classical drawing and painting with Studio Escalier, The New York Academy of Art, Florence Academy, The Ryder Studio, and the Art Students League of New York. She holds an MFA from The New York Academy of Art and a BA in studio art from Hampshire College.

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