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Drawing with Ballpoint Pen
Master gesture, value control, and refined drawing techniques from initial sketch to completed artwork in just four intensive sessions.
What You'll Learn
Four progressive weekly sessions starting November 1st
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Join Jonathan Aller for four weeks of intensive instruction starting November 1st
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Learn from a Master
Jonathan Aller holds a BFA from Ringling College of Art and Design and an MFA from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He has trained in Florence, Italy, at the Angel Academy of Art, learning the techniques of the Masters in drawing and painting.
Jonathan's approach to drawing emphasizes the fundamentals of gesture, value, and form. He believes that mastering these core principles with simple tools like ballpoint pen creates a strong foundation for all artistic endeavors.
Through his teaching, Jonathan demonstrates how to capture the essence and life of a subject from the initial gesture through to refined completion, focusing on the critical skills of observation, measurement, and mark-making that every artist needs to develop.
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Join us for four transformative weeks of ballpoint pen drawing instruction
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- Strathmore 80lb 9" x 12" Sketchbook Pad
- Bic Ball Point Pen M series