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Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting -Still Lifes

“Still life. I prefer this English term rather than its French equivalent “nature-morte” (dead nature). Through exploring the forms, light values, and color vibrations of the objects, we try to convey, not only their physical appearance, but their soul and existing relations. Still life is a century old well proven way of learning the alphabet of drawing and painting. Terms such as subject matter, composition, proportions, linear and atmospheric perspective, light, color values, and many others are the center of concentration and discussion of this Introduction to Drawing and Painting class. Open your eyes and mind. The achievement of your free expression and individuality is our common goal. Personalized instruction, all levels are welcome.

Figure Life Drawing and Painting

"Learn to structure the proportions of the human figure, acquiring a basic knowledge of anatomy. You will work from a model learning the basics of figure drawing. You will become familiar with terms such as composition, architectural balance, structure, light, contrast values, texture, motion, etc. European educated career artist Konstantin Popdimitrov, will lead you through this amazing labyrinth and will help you to express your own ideas into the form that we all claim to know -the human body."

Portrait Drawing and Painting

Jump into portrait drawing without fear. Proportions, values, perspectives, composition and likeness are areas of concentration in this course. Beginners and intermediates are given individual instruction at their own pace. To be sure, there are secrets - and it will be my pleasure to share them with you.

Sculpture Portraits and Masks

Experience the magic of the 3-D form, as a ball of clay transforms to a human portrait. You give spirit to clay and voice to your deepest imaginings as you shape a portrait and then a mask, letting your energy inform the medium. Learn how to see in "stereo", how to determine proportions and ratios, how to use light values in image construction. Learn surface building techniques and how to alternate the analysis and synthesis approaches in your work. Make a smooth and natural transition from the realistic portrait to the symbolism of the mask. Finally, learn to preserve your works with techniques of mold-making and casting with various media.

Figure Sculpture

Learn to structure the proportions of the human figure, acquiring a basic knowledge of anatomy. You will work from a model learning the basics of building with the clay, and the architectural balance in sculpture. You will become familiar with terms such as composition, structure, light, contrast values, texture, motion, etc. European educated career artist Konstantin Popdimitrov, will lead you through this amazing labyrinth and will help you to express your own ideas into the form that we all claim to know -the human body.

Intuitive Painting with Music

Release your inhibitions and gain confidence and freedom through the spontaneous application of paint. You will learn that spontaneity and control are not contradictory terms and you explore the relationship between music and color. The music we listen to in the class will be more than a background. Students work in the media of their choice (oil, acrylic, pastel, etc.). Some drawing experience is helpful. The cource will develop according to the needs and experiences of each individual.


	Konstantin Art \| home Art Classes Currently Taught \| Course Descriptions \| Statement of Teaching Philosophy Course Descriptions As is in the Catalogs Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting -Still Lifes “Still life. I prefer this English term rather than its French equivalent “nature-morte” (dead nature). Through exploring the forms, light values, and color vibrations of the objects, we try to convey, not only their physical appearance, but their soul and existing relations. Still life is a century old well proven way of learning the alphabet of drawing and painting. Terms such as subject matter, composition, proportions, linear and atmospheric perspective, light, color values, and many others are the center of concentration and discussion of this Introduction to Drawing and Painting class. Open your eyes and mind. The achievement of your free expression and individuality is our common goal. Personalized instruction, all levels are welcome. Figure Life Drawing and Painting "Learn to structure the proportions of the human figure, acquiring a basic knowledge of anatomy. You will work from a model learning the basics of figure drawing. You will become familiar with terms such as composition, architectural balance, structure, light, contrast values, texture, motion, etc. European educated career artist Konstantin Popdimitrov, will lead you through this amazing labyrinth and will help you to express your own ideas into the form that we all claim to know -the human body." Portrait Drawing and Painting Jump into portrait drawing without fear. Proportions, values, perspectives, composition and likeness are areas of concentration in this course. Beginners and intermediates are given individual instruction at their own pace. To be sure, there are secrets - and it will be my pleasure to share them with you. Sculpture Portraits and Masks Experience the magic of the 3-D form, as a ball of clay transforms to a human portrait. You give spirit to clay and voice to your deepest imaginings as you shape a portrait and then a mask, letting your energy inform the medium. Learn how to see in "stereo", how to determine proportions and ratios, how to use light values in image construction. Learn surface building techniques and how to alternate the analysis and synthesis approaches in your work. Make a smooth and natural transition from the realistic portrait to the symbolism of the mask. Finally, learn to preserve your works with techniques of mold-making and casting with various media. Figure Sculpture Learn to structure the proportions of the human figure, acquiring a basic knowledge of anatomy. You will work from a model learning the basics of building with the clay, and the architectural balance in sculpture. You will become familiar with terms such as composition, structure, light, contrast values, texture, motion, etc. European educated career artist Konstantin Popdimitrov, will lead you through this amazing labyrinth and will help you to express your own ideas into the form that we all claim to know -the human body. Intuitive Painting with Music Release your inhibitions and gain confidence and freedom through the spontaneous application of paint. You will learn that spontaneity and control are not contradictory terms and you explore the relationship between music and color. The music we listen to in the class will be more than a background. Students work in the media of their choice (oil, acrylic, pastel, etc.). Some drawing experience is helpful. The cource will develop according to the needs and experiences of each individual.