Curious about getting started with life drawing but not sure what to expect? Been to a few sessions but looking for more support and guidance? Join us for this guided figure drawing session!

In this workshop, you'll experience a classic figure drawing session with supportive guidance and instructive practice exercises provided by instructor and artist Kevin McGillivray. Kevin will share essential exercises for stretching your figure drawing skills as well as direct feedback and guidance as you draw. This session is great for complete beginners and for anyone looking for direct support and feedback to improve their figure drawing skills.

What to bring

Bring any of your favorite drawing materials – even a simple notebook and pencil is enough to get started. We'll have a few basic materials available as backup.

Agenda

• Welcome and introduction
• First set: Gesture warm-up poses (1-5 minute poses)
• Second set: Medium poses (10-15 minute poses)
• Third set: Longer poses (25-45 minute poses)
• Clean up and share your work on the drawing pile!

About the instructor

I'm Kevin McGillivray, I'm a visual artist based in Appleton, working primarily in charcoal drawing and oil painting. My work explores themes of mythic perception, wholeness, and the Quality Without a Name. I've been practicing in drawing and oil painting since 2012 with a focus on expressive mark-making and direct observation, and I'm the host and organizer of Appleton Drawing Club.

In my classes, I aim to create a welcoming, encouraging space for artists of all levels, whether you're new to life drawing, actively practicing, or returning after some time away. I focus on exercises for your hands, eyes, mind, and heart to develop fluency in foundational drawing skills as well as your own artistic vision and creative practice. I hope you will join us, and I look forward to drawing with you!