About the Workshop:
The human figure is a particularly difficult drawing subject for several reasons: 1) there is a strong tendency to draw what is expected rather than what is actually present, 2) the figure is very complex, making the characteristics of the forms and their relationships to one another difficult to understand, and 3) the drawing process can be very frustrating when too many variables are addressed at one time.The best way to overcome these problems is to conceive of the figure as a series of simpler geometric forms. A simplified interpretation of the figure makes it easier to develop accurate proportional relationships, deal with foreshortening, and accurately articulate the major elements. Values are also easier to develop in blocky figures because lighting may be enhanced with decisions that address changes in plane, allowing for clearer rendering of the details.
This workshop will introduce you to several approaches to simplifying the human figure into a series of geometric forms. Drawings will initially focus on establishing the head, rib cage, and pelvis for each pose. Longer drawings in the second half of the workshop will allow time for development of the limbs and details. A full range of values addressing planar form will be introduced into the longer poses.
About the Artist:
Representation
2018 to present – Paul Calendrillo Fine Art, New York, NY.
2018 to present – The Englishman Fine Art, Naples, FL.
2017 to present – Ethos Contemporary Art, Newport Beach, CA.2013 to 2015–EvanLurie Gallery, Carmel, IN
Awards
2022 Finalist.Wildlife Competition, International Artist Magazine
2021Finalist. Wildlife Competition, International Artist Magazine
2019 Second Place, People and Figures Competition, International Artist Magazine
2018 Creative Pinellas Artist Grant
2017 Finalist People and Figures Competition, International Artist Magazine
Education
M.F.A. Drawing and Painting,University of Georgia, Athens, GA. 1994
B.F.A. Drawing and Painting, Washington University, St. Louis, MO. 1990
Teaching
Professor of Art, St.Petersburg College, Clearwater, FL. 1997 to present.
Instructor of Art, Gordon College, Barnesville, GA. 1994–1997.
Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia. Athens, GA. 1991–1994
For complete details about Kevin, please visit his website at www.kevingrassart.com
Supplies:
Supplies may be purchased locally at Blick or Hobby Lobby. They may also be ordered from any online art vendor (Blick, Jerry’s Artarama, Cheap Joe’s, Utrecht, Pearl, etc.)
Clipboard or Masonite panel a little bigger than 18x24
Charcoal pencils – I will be using Wolff’s Carbon B and 2B, and General’s Charcoal HB and B. Any brand of charcoal pencil will work for this workshop.
General’s white charcoal pencils, white conte pencils, or white pastel pencils.
Sanding block or sandpaper.
X-Acto knife or utility knife.
Blending stumps(optional)
Kneaded and plastic erasers
Cost
$107.50 for TRA Members, $122.50 for Non-Members, if paid online. $100 for TRA Members, $115 for Non-Members, if by cash or check. If you are paying by cash or check, please register here and mail your check to TRA and email Judy Milsaps.
