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19th Century Academic Drawing
SOLD OUT
$750
USD
April 16th - 20th
DATES
10:00AM - 5:00PM
TIME
Ramón Hurtado
INSTRUCTOR
All levels welcome
LEVELS/AGES
Have you ever wondered how artists in the 19th Century consistently created such beautiful, compelling paintings, full of life and complexity? Or how they managed to produce enormous canvases full of figures with such apparent ease? The key is academic drawing! Academic drawing was the foundation of their artistic training and practice, but it wasn’t meant to be slow, grueling and tedious - instead, artists were trained to combine careful study of the human figure with bold action and a keen feeling for the big picture.
Approached in this way, academic drawing can be fun and liberating, setting us on the path toward creative mastery and allowing us to draw as quickly, freely and joyfully as our artistic heroes.
In this five day workshop, Ramón will demystify the methods and philosophy of French academic drawing, based on extensive research into the artistic practices at the École des Beaux-Arts, the Académie Julian, and other 19th Century schools.
Using period-accurate materials and the same principles taught to Sargent, Bouguereau, Gerome and many other luminaries, we’ll learn just how enjoyable and rewarding academic drawing can be!
On our first day, we'll begin by drawing from plaster busts to ease into the process and get comfortable with our new materials - charcoal, conté crayon and stumps
We'll follow up by learning to use simple, effective strategies to capture the proportions, movement and character of the figure with clarity and confidence
From there, we'll work on a single figure drawing for 3 days, learning how to model large forms and add anatomical complexity quickly and efficiently
There will be extensive demonstrations throughout the workshop, along with plenty of individual feedback for each artist. We’ll also have access to authentic 19th Century drawings from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts along with beautiful works from the collection of the Museum.
Additionally, a private dinner will be hosted at the museum for all workshop attendees with Ramón and the NSMA Team.
By the end of our time together, you'll have the knowledge to create beautiful finished drawings with freedom, accuracy, and speed, along with a great foundation for figure painting.
Artists of all levels are welcome!
$750
USD
Several sticks of willow or vine charcoal (no charcoal pencils or compressed charcoal). All you need is one grade of charcoal that makes thin lines, spreads easily and gets fairly dark - usually the soft or medium grade. Avoid overpriced brands.
2B Black Conte crayons - pencils or sticks.
Paper stumps or tortillons in a variety of sizes. The most important thing is that the paper is very soft - it should feel like felt. Making stumps and tortillons is easy if you'd like to do it yourself - YouTube has a lot of videos on the subject. Stumps can be softened by sanding.
Plumb line (string with a weight on it)
Tombow Mono Zero eraser
Kneaded eraser
Sandpaper
The museum will have a supply of the recommended paper for students to use. If you wish to purchase it on your own, the product is: Cream-colored Ingres d'Arches MBM 85gsm
Below is a list of recommended hotels in Amherst for residence during NSMA workshops. AirBnbs are also available closer to the museum in towns such as Shutesbury, Leverett, Orange, Athol, and Wendell, and can be cheaper alternatives to hotels. For both hotels and AirBnBs, we recommend booking far in advance for better prices and to secure your spot. For more guidance on housing options, contact info@newsalemmuseum.com
Ramon is an oil painter and instructor in subjects including anatomy, figure drawing, and composition, with a particular passion for 19th Century French academic methodology.
Ramón’s research contributions have been published by the Getty Museum and he’s taught and lectured at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, DreamWorks Animation, Riot Games, the Society of Illustrators, Emile Cohl Atelier, Beaux-Arts & Entertainment-Paris, the University of Lisbon-Faculty of Fine Arts, Art Center College of Design, and Grand Central Atelier, among others. He currently teaches workshops in the US, internationally and online.
19th Century Academic Drawing
$750
USD
SOLD OUT
$750
USD
Have you ever wondered how artists in the 19th Century consistently created such beautiful, compelling paintings, full of life and complexity? Or how they managed to produce enormous canvases full of figures with such apparent ease? The key is academic drawing! Academic drawing was the foundation of their artistic training and practice, but it wasn’t meant to be slow, grueling and tedious - instead, artists were trained to combine careful study of the human figure with bold action and a keen feeling for the big picture.
Approached in this way, academic drawing can be fun and liberating, setting us on the path toward creative mastery and allowing us to draw as quickly, freely and joyfully as our artistic heroes.
In this five day workshop, Ramón will demystify the methods and philosophy of French academic drawing, based on extensive research into the artistic practices at the École des Beaux-Arts, the Académie Julian, and other 19th Century schools.
Using period-accurate materials and the same principles taught to Sargent, Bouguereau, Gerome and many other luminaries, we’ll learn just how enjoyable and rewarding academic drawing can be!
On our first day, we'll begin by drawing from plaster busts to ease into the process and get comfortable with our new materials - charcoal, conté crayon and stumps
We'll follow up by learning to use simple, effective strategies to capture the proportions, movement and character of the figure with clarity and confidence
From there, we'll work on a single figure drawing for 3 days, learning how to model large forms and add anatomical complexity quickly and efficiently
There will be extensive demonstrations throughout the workshop, along with plenty of individual feedback for each artist. We’ll also have access to authentic 19th Century drawings from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts along with beautiful works from the collection of the Museum.
Additionally, a private dinner will be hosted at the museum for all workshop attendees with Ramón and the NSMA Team.
By the end of our time together, you'll have the knowledge to create beautiful finished drawings with freedom, accuracy, and speed, along with a great foundation for figure painting.
Artists of all levels are welcome!
Several sticks of willow or vine charcoal (no charcoal pencils or compressed charcoal). All you need is one grade of charcoal that makes thin lines, spreads easily and gets fairly dark - usually the soft or medium grade. Avoid overpriced brands.
2B Black Conte crayons - pencils or sticks.
Paper stumps or tortillons in a variety of sizes. The most important thing is that the paper is very soft - it should feel like felt. Making stumps and tortillons is easy if you'd like to do it yourself - YouTube has a lot of videos on the subject. Stumps can be softened by sanding.
Plumb line (string with a weight on it)
Tombow Mono Zero eraser
Kneaded eraser
Sandpaper
The museum will have a supply of the recommended paper for students to use. If you wish to purchase it on your own, the product is: Cream-colored Ingres d'Arches MBM 85gsm
Below is a list of recommended hotels in Amherst for residence during NSMA workshops. AirBnbs are also available closer to the museum in towns such as Shutesbury, Leverett, Orange, Athol, and Wendell, and can be cheaper alternatives to hotels. For both hotels and AirBnBs, we recommend booking far in advance for better prices and to secure your spot. For more guidance on housing options, contact info@newsalemmuseum.com
Meet your Instructor
Ramón Hurtado
Ramon is an oil painter and instructor in subjects including anatomy, figure drawing, and composition, with a particular passion for 19th Century French academic methodology.
Ramón’s research contributions have been published by the Getty Museum and he’s taught and lectured at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, DreamWorks Animation, Riot Games, the Society of Illustrators, Emile Cohl Atelier, Beaux-Arts & Entertainment-Paris, the University of Lisbon-Faculty of Fine Arts, Art Center College of Design, and Grand Central Atelier, among others. He currently teaches workshops in the US, internationally and online.
Ramon is an oil painter and instructor in subjects including anatomy, figure drawing, and composition, with a particular passion for 19th Century French academic methodology.
Ramón’s research contributions have been published by the Getty Museum and he’s taught and lectured at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, DreamWorks Animation, Riot Games, the Society of Illustrators, Emile Cohl Atelier, Beaux-Arts & Entertainment-Paris, the University of Lisbon-Faculty of Fine Arts, Art Center College of Design, and Grand Central Atelier, among others. He currently teaches workshops in the US, internationally and online.