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Beginning Drawing Foundations

Course fee ranges from:

(based on selection)

$85 - $1440

We have structured this foundation drawing class so that many different skill levels from absolute beginner to intermediate artist can participate. Drawing students will start the class with basic drawing exercises along with explaining drawing materials and how to use them to achieve ultimate results.

We will spend time drawing the basic forms from a still life set up using direct lighting to help you understand value. You will learn how to see these same basic forms when you draw more complex objects. You will learn about proper proportions and relationships. We will cover eye level and foundation perspective, explore line and values, direct lighting and cast shadows as well as soft and hard edges. You will be given lots of one on one instruction with plenty of demonstrations to guide you through the different elements of good drawing.

What You'll Learn

Learn to draw simple to complex objects

Learn how to understand value

Work with lighting as it relates to form

Learn how to use charcoal and dry mediums

Learn perspective and composition

Learn to create the illusion of 3 dimension

Personalized one-on-one instruction

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About

Johnny Castillo

Guatemala-born, Johnny Castillo is a contemporary realist whose work is significantly influenced by his experiences as an undocumented individual. By diving into psychological experiences and exploring his emotions, Castillo’s goal is for his art to be an experience in which others can find solace and pieces of themselves that they thought were forgotten.

Castillo is currently studying Drawing and Painting at The Long Beach School of Art's undergraduate program. He has also received an Associate’s Degree in Studio Arts from Santa Monica College. Castillo is currently managing/ teaching at Kline Academy of Fine Art.

Castillo recently graduated from the Summer Residency Program at the New York Academy of Art Graduate School of Figurative art, had work published in the Department of Cultural Affairs 2021 LGBTQ+ Heritage Month Calendar and Cultural Guide hosted by Mayor Garcetti, was featured on Primary Magazine Volume 1, and exhibited work in Nous-Ance's "Identity in the Digital Age" group show.

Castillo currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

*Contact Johnny at artist@klineacademy.com