Instructor Tim Mandese will present Light and Shadow: The Art of Pencil Drawing at Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers on months with four weeks and $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers on months with three weeks.
Going beyond the odd doodle, this course covers the fundamentals of drawing as well as takes the more advanced artist to a higher level. Focusing on light and shadows, the course will help you bring more depth and realism to your finished drawings. In the course, you will learn how to study and "break down" a subject into easy-to-draw pieces. Mandese will teach you how to create drama in a drawing as well as how to choose the right reference for your subject. He will share tricks of the trade and show you how fun and exciting pencil drawing can be. Artists are encouraged to bring examples of their drawing for critique. This will help determine your current skill level and help you get the most from the class. New artists need bring nothing more than pencils, paper and enthusiasm. This class is recommended for ages 12 to adults.
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