Exploring Color Through Drawing: Chiaroscuro

Jusepe de Ribera (Spanish, 1591–1652), The Sense of Touch, 1605–1626, Oil on canvas, The Norton Simon Foundation, © The Norton Simon Foundation
- DATE:
- TIME:
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Teacher:
- Melissa Manfull
Join artist Melissa Manfull for a six-session drawing class exploring color and form. Use paintings and sculptures in the Museum’s collections as source material to create your own artworks.
In the first session, examine light and shadow by employing a reduced palette to create ambiance in a composition. Students use black, white and sanguine Conté pencils to create a drawing inspired by Alessandro Magnasco, Francisco de Zurbarán and Jusepe de Ribera.
This class is sold out.
EVENT DETAILS
- Fee:
- Each class is $25 ($20 for members), and space is limited to 20 participants. All levels of experience are welcome. All materials and admission to the galleries on the day of class are included.
- Location:
- Meets in Entrance Gallery