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Portrait Drawing with Dan Thompson
SOLD OUT
$750
USD
June 9th - 13th
DATES
10:00AM - 5:00PM
TIME
Dan Thompson
INSTRUCTOR
All levels welcome
LEVELS/AGES
The Creative Potential of the Upper Torso and Neck in Portrait Drawing
This intensive drawing workshop presents an opportunity to build the human neck and head from the ground up, through an inspired long pose depiction of the regions. The major form – the Head – remains primary, as the bulk of the course. The historical convention, ornamentation and expressive potential of the neck and upper body have traditionally been under-represented in artistic education. The benefit of the context of this workshop is to unearth structures that could contribute to the richness of a final portrait, no matter which medium the head is to be represented in.
Thompson will guide students through figure and portrait drawing using an extensive array of pedagogical tools: lectures, presentations, demonstrations, as well as his references to three-dimensional, sculptural models. Mornings are scheduled as entirely presentation and lecture-based sessions. Afternoons involve an extended, fifteen-hour life drawing pose, which will enable further personal development, exploration and interpretation within the countenance of the portrait from direct observation.
Enrollment is very limited, allowing each participant to receive highly individualized feedback and attention throughout the workshop.
All skill levels are welcome.
Day 1
AM: The Block-In, the Neck-Base and the Figure’s Upper Region, Part 1
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Day 2
AM: The Block-In, the Neck-Base and the Figure’s Upper Region, Part 2
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Day 3
AM: Planar construction of the Neck Triangles & Head Planes
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Day 4
AM: Conceptualizing the features of Nose and Ear; Hatchmark
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Day 5
AM: Conceptualizing the features of Mouth and Eye; Hatchmark
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Learning Outcomes:
Resolving perceptual vs. conceptual drawing questions
Planar awareness in the upper region, for greater clarity in determining light and shadow
Understanding the spatial relationships of fundamental anatomical geometry
Graphite layering in the long pose
The conception of volume through structural drawing, to suggesting depth in human features
Guidance for individuals for interpreting portrait expression
Unique to this workshop at NSMA, your classes are set against the serene backdrop of rural New England, with access to the NSMA Competition Finalists’ Exhibition along with select 19th-century paintings by renowned artists like John Singer Sargent and Edgar Maxence. Let the tranquil surroundings and inspiring artworks enhance your experience as you hone your skills in portraiture.
A private dinner will be hosted at the museum during the workshop for all attendees, Dan, and the NSMA team.
$750
USD
Paper & Pencils
Graphite Pencils in varieties ranging from 2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, 14B
Or Uni Hi Wooden Pencil Set, 10B to 10H, Box of 22
Additional Options (not required)
Other
Reference Material
The Human Figure by John H. Vanderpoel will form the basis of several key concepts within this course (the facial features and neck sections are important). Additional information will be covered in slide form
The provided links are from Dan's Amazon Storefront as a suggestion. Feel free to utilize this list.
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
Dan Thompson has been exhibited in public and private collections throughout the world, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, The John Noble Museum, The Pasadena Museum of California Art, the National Arts Club, the United States Capitol and Beijing’s World Art Museum. His awards include the Erlebacher Award, the ASOPA Grand Prize, two Ethel Lorraine Bernstein Memorial Awards for Excellence in Painting, and two Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants. Thompson is the Faculty Chair of the Certificate of Fine Arts department of the New York Academy of Art and has been on the MFA faculty of the New York Academy for 24 years. He is also a member of the faculty of the Art Students League of New York as well as Lyme Academy of the Fine Arts. He has taught numerous intensive drawing workshops within Weill Cornell Medicine as well as Jefferson and Stanford University’s dissection laboratories. To read further, please visit DanThompsonArt.com
Portrait Drawing with Dan Thompson
$750
USD
SOLD OUT
$750
USD
The Creative Potential of the Upper Torso and Neck in Portrait Drawing
This intensive drawing workshop presents an opportunity to build the human neck and head from the ground up, through an inspired long pose depiction of the regions. The major form – the Head – remains primary, as the bulk of the course. The historical convention, ornamentation and expressive potential of the neck and upper body have traditionally been under-represented in artistic education. The benefit of the context of this workshop is to unearth structures that could contribute to the richness of a final portrait, no matter which medium the head is to be represented in.
Thompson will guide students through figure and portrait drawing using an extensive array of pedagogical tools: lectures, presentations, demonstrations, as well as his references to three-dimensional, sculptural models. Mornings are scheduled as entirely presentation and lecture-based sessions. Afternoons involve an extended, fifteen-hour life drawing pose, which will enable further personal development, exploration and interpretation within the countenance of the portrait from direct observation.
Enrollment is very limited, allowing each participant to receive highly individualized feedback and attention throughout the workshop.
All skill levels are welcome.
Day 1
AM: The Block-In, the Neck-Base and the Figure’s Upper Region, Part 1
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Day 2
AM: The Block-In, the Neck-Base and the Figure’s Upper Region, Part 2
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Day 3
AM: Planar construction of the Neck Triangles & Head Planes
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Day 4
AM: Conceptualizing the features of Nose and Ear; Hatchmark
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Day 5
AM: Conceptualizing the features of Mouth and Eye; Hatchmark
PM: Life Drawing, practical application (long pose)
Learning Outcomes:
Resolving perceptual vs. conceptual drawing questions
Planar awareness in the upper region, for greater clarity in determining light and shadow
Understanding the spatial relationships of fundamental anatomical geometry
Graphite layering in the long pose
The conception of volume through structural drawing, to suggesting depth in human features
Guidance for individuals for interpreting portrait expression
Unique to this workshop at NSMA, your classes are set against the serene backdrop of rural New England, with access to the NSMA Competition Finalists’ Exhibition along with select 19th-century paintings by renowned artists like John Singer Sargent and Edgar Maxence. Let the tranquil surroundings and inspiring artworks enhance your experience as you hone your skills in portraiture.
A private dinner will be hosted at the museum during the workshop for all attendees, Dan, and the NSMA team.
Paper & Pencils
Graphite Pencils in varieties ranging from 2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, 14B
Or Uni Hi Wooden Pencil Set, 10B to 10H, Box of 22
Additional Options (not required)
Other
Reference Material
The Human Figure by John H. Vanderpoel will form the basis of several key concepts within this course (the facial features and neck sections are important). Additional information will be covered in slide form
The provided links are from Dan's Amazon Storefront as a suggestion. Feel free to utilize this list.
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
Dan Thompson
Dan Thompson has been exhibited in public and private collections throughout the world, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, The John Noble Museum, The Pasadena Museum of California Art, the National Arts Club, the United States Capitol and Beijing’s World Art Museum. His awards include the Erlebacher Award, the ASOPA Grand Prize, two Ethel Lorraine Bernstein Memorial Awards for Excellence in Painting, and two Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants. Thompson is the Faculty Chair of the Certificate of Fine Arts department of the New York Academy of Art and has been on the MFA faculty of the New York Academy for 24 years. He is also a member of the faculty of the Art Students League of New York as well as Lyme Academy of the Fine Arts. He has taught numerous intensive drawing workshops within Weill Cornell Medicine as well as Jefferson and Stanford University’s dissection laboratories. To read further, please visit DanThompsonArt.com
Dan Thompson has been exhibited in public and private collections throughout the world, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, The John Noble Museum, The Pasadena Museum of California Art, the National Arts Club, the United States Capitol and Beijing’s World Art Museum. His awards include the Erlebacher Award, the ASOPA Grand Prize, two Ethel Lorraine Bernstein Memorial Awards for Excellence in Painting, and two Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants. Thompson is the Faculty Chair of the Certificate of Fine Arts department of the New York Academy of Art and has been on the MFA faculty of the New York Academy for 24 years. He is also a member of the faculty of the Art Students League of New York as well as Lyme Academy of the Fine Arts. He has taught numerous intensive drawing workshops within Weill Cornell Medicine as well as Jefferson and Stanford University’s dissection laboratories. To read further, please visit DanThompsonArt.com