Expressive Drawing

About this course

The course examines how different drawing methods and materials can shape an image. Participants will work with mixed wet and dry media while exploring line, texture, tone and composition, progressing towards collage. Teaching combines guidance with practical drawing activities, allowing learners to develop their approaches to traditional and non-traditional media. The course information refers both to all levels and to learners with some previous drawing experience.

What you'll learn

• Apply mixed wet and dry drawing media in different ways
• Explore line, texture and tone through drawing exercises
• Use compositional approaches to organise a drawing
• Develop drawings through collage
• Extend approaches to traditional and non-traditional drawing media

Is this course right for you?

The course is described as suitable for all levels, while also offering learners with some previous experience the opportunity to develop their skills and approaches. It may therefore suit participants working at different stages, including those developing beyond fundamental drawing techniques.

Before you go

• Bring drawing materials where available, including a graphite stick, charcoal, white and sanguine Conte sticks, black drawing ink, a rubber eraser and six sheets of A2 cartridge paper.
• The listed materials are available from the PSAD shop.