• Drawing of nude older woman with short hair.
  • Drawing of nude woman sitting with her legs crossed.
  • Drawing of nude man standing in grass

Class Description:

Learn the fundamentals of classical figure drawing as a means of building a solid foundation in observational drawing.

This observational drawing class introduces beginner and intermediate artists to ways of understanding the fall of light on the human form that develops perception towards seeing naturalistically. It emphasizes fundamentals of classical figure drawing by teaching concepts that develop perceptive capacities through careful observation and an understanding of the nature of light and shadow as they interact with the physicality and movement of the human body. This is a long-pose figure class.
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Spring I Dates:

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

Day
Date
Time
Week 1:
1/9/2027
2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 2:
1/16/2027
2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 3: 1/23/2027 2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 4: 1/30/2027 2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 5: 2/6/2027 2 pm - 5 pm
Week 6: 2/13/2027 2 pm - 5 pm


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

  2. Week 1 - Value Studies

  3. Week 2 - Contour Drawing and Movable Masses

  4. Week 3 - Light Direction and Global Form

  5. Week 4 - Types of Shadows and the Shadow's Edge

  6. Week 5 - Dark Light

  • $320.00
  • Online
  • 6 weeks
  • Beginner to Intermediate

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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