Figure Drawing Workshop

Drawing the human figure has long been considered an indispensable exercise in the classical skill curriculum. A Humanist interpretation of composition, proportion, form, light and tone can be considered to begin with our anatomy; almost all treatises beginning with Vitruvius reference the parallel between pleasing design and the idealized human form.

This workshop will lead participants through various exercises, working with a live model in short and long poses. While the suggested media is graphite-based, those more comfortable with different dry media are welcome to explore their own artistic approach.

Instructor: John Lark

John Lark is a representational painter who creates oil paintings that depict interactions between figures and environments. Lark graduated with a BFA, Cum Laude, in 2005 from University of Michigan School of Art and Design where his concentration was in figure painting and printmaking, and 2012 he received an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. He later studied abroad in Florence, Italy where his appreciation for Renaissance and Baroque periods blossomed. After graduation, Lark moved to New York City and took a post-baccalaureate semester at Columbia University. He realized his primary interests lay in representational painting and began graduate studies at the New York Academy of Art where he developed the style for which he is known today. Lark has participated in a number of group and solo exhibitions with New York galleries including the Ethan Cohen Gallery, the Untitled Space Gallery and the Van Der Plas Galley.

This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.