Fall Drawing Classes

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On line drawing classes are forming now with instructor Rachel L. Philips MFA
e-mail Rp@raychil.com join the new ten week series based on the new text Drawing Illuminated.

Beyond Basic works from my book Drawing Illuminated. It meets Tuesday 12:30 am – 1:30 pm PST

Suggested Curriculum for ten weeks of instruction based on the book:

Drawing Illuminated Beyond Basic
by Rachel L. Philips MFA © 2020

Drawing Illuminated
Now available in paperback.


Contour Line, Linear topography p. 7-10, 17- 18
Line, Contour Drawing and blind contour p. 7-10, 11 -14, 23 -24
Line,  Bold Gestures p. 7-10, 15 – 16, 29 -30 
Shape, 2D and 3D forms  p. 19 -22
Balance p. 99 – 100
Value, positive negative space p. 31 -34, 35 – 38
Value, Mid tones,  Transparency  p.31 -34, 39 -40
Mass, gravity p.43 – 50
Texture, wet media (requires ink or black water color with brush)  pattern p. 51 – 58
Composition, Outdoor Studies – moved up for fall weather,  unit 10  p. 95 -102
Light & Shadow, shading techniques  p .59 – 62, 65 – 68
Rhythm & Motion p. 69 – 72, 75-76 – 77
Proportion and Scale p. 77 – 81 – 82
Space in 1 pt. perspective p. 25-26, 85 – 90
Space. Space in 2 pt. perspective p. 25-26, 91 – 92
Space point of view p. 25-26, 93-95
Light & Shadow, Tone, Proportion and Scale
 (a friend to model or a mirror is required) p. 63-64, 83-84 
Portfolio Creation p. 103-105
Review of completed work, Final session 

Share this practice live on Zoom or work independently from the 2020 release
Book Drawing Illuminated Beyond Basic

Two opportunities to draw together on Zoom

In the spirit of 2020 it was a bit challenging like learning to play a of set drums right before a big gig but so rewarding to bang around and keep the beat even if I bungled a few cues.

Happy to report I am feeling ready for future remote creative gatherings after spending the weekend with the Dance New England zooming in community. 

Lucky for you I am eager to share more time drawing and perfect my technical chops. I have some juicy content I want to workshop. If you are curious, and want to draw together for an hour or two, I have two free classes this week.

Email me for the zoom invite links

Rp@raychil.com

We will be working from my new book Drawing Illuminated Beyond Basic

By the book on Tuesday 3:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am PST

Experimentally on Thursday 7:30 pm EST/ 4:30 pm PST

Personal Cartography, A drawing workshop Saturday at 3:30 pm (Eastern Standard Time)


Dance New England’s Virtual Dance Camp is Thursday August 13 at 6:30pm – Sunday August 16 at 6pm on Zoom.

There is a great lineup of virtual classes (biodanza, tantra, personal growth), boogies with our favorite DJs, ecstatic dance, morning yoga, storytelling, live music, family groups, drum and dance, and more.

So great we can gather together once again. It is so rewarding to be in community to visit virtually and create something new together.

Personal Cartography workshop is an expressive drawing journey designed to center and connect with self and others. All you need is a pencil, blank paper and a little free time to join in the fun. I hope to see you soon.

Saturday 8/15 3:30 pm EST

The schedule, more info, and registration is here; the facebook event is here. (Note: extensive kids 0-12 program schedule to be announced by August 6th)