Description
Contour Drawing
Fee: $50
Instructor: Martin David
Date & Time: 02/07 1pm-3pm
Description:
Non-visual contour drawing is a technique that temporarily bypasses the eyes in order to create a direct brain-to-hand connection. In this class you’ll practice producing drawings that depend on your mental recall and your muscle memory. Once the initial image is created you’ll be guided in exploring the shapes contained in it and in applying color.
Non-visual Contour Drawing is a technique with both a mechanical and a spiritual component. It allows the artist to circumvent the nagging voice of the inner critic while channeling the image directly from brain to hand. The drawings created using this process retain elements of the artist’s personal style but permit that style to break through into new territories.
Supply List:
*please bring the following supplies. All items can be purchased at Nevada Fine Arts. Mention you are taking a class and receive a 10% discount.
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3 pieces of 11 x 14 bristol paper
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1 medium to large tip black felt marker
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3-4 medium to large felt tip markers in various colors
Artist Bio:
Martin A. David is the very definition of the overused, but seldom earned moniker "Renaissance Man." …The octogenarian New York native has lived through and been present for some of the 20th Century's world-altering socio-political events and upheavals…David's passionate convictions led him to wrestle life with both hands, but always with his inimitable joie de vivre.
David’s history includes work as Journalist, educator, painter (he sold his first piece while still a teen), poet, dancer, choreographer, artist, editor, novelist, craftsman, jewelry designer, software engineer, cowboy, house-painter, migrant worker, and factory worker. He has also supported his community as an arts activist…
A self-described "wanderer" whose lifestyle was informed and influenced by the Beat Generation, David excelled in the world of letters, in writings that displayed remarkable range and depth of form, from essays, to columns, books, and more.
Theatre, David's first love, has been a life constant…His first professional acting role came in Joseph Papp's Shakespeare company while still in his youth.
Throughout his travels, dance and visual art were never far away from his heart….He became an award-winning dance critic on his return to Los Angeles.
David's proficiency in the visual arts has earned him gallery shows on two continents, and his paintings and drawings have found their way into magazines, newspapers, and the private collections of art enthusiasts worldwide.
At age 50, David had the audacity to return to school for computer training, facilitating a lucrative 20-year career in the Silicon Valley as a software quality assurance engineer and technical writer in the nascent software industry.
Continuous creation is an imperative for David as an outlet and muse for his deep social convictions and limitless curiosity and energy. Though the next chapter in David's life is still unwritten, it will be most certainly be passionately lived.
Martin A. David lives in the Reno, Nevada foothills with his lovely wife Carola and their dear pets.
By the late Journalist Oliver X, a native of Los Angeles, California,
Non Refundable Policy
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants, please be aware of the following policy regarding class fees:
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Non-Refundable Fee: All class fees are non-refundable. Once your payment is processed, it is considered final.
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Cancellations by the Shop: In the rare event that we need to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances (such as instructor illness, insufficient enrollment, or other emergencies), participants will be offered a full refund or credit towards a future class.
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Agreement: By registering for a class, you agree to this non-refundable policy. We recommend reviewing your schedule and availability before committing to a class.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Your commitment to your creative pursuits is important to us, and we look forward to having you in our classes!
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at 775-786-1128.