New! Mastering Ink Drawing
Adult Course | Registration closed 10/15/2024
Students will learn techniques for creating three-dimensional drawings in ink, including cross-hatching and other methods for achieving depth. The focus will be on classic techniques, using Chinese ink and nibs exclusively.
- - Introduction to Ink Drawing:
- Basics: line work, shading, texture.
- Tools: Chinese ink, nibs.
- Practice: form, volume.
- Three-Dimensional Techniques:
- Creating 3D drawings.
- Cross-hatching.
- Depth exercises.
- Advanced Cross-Hatching:
- Refining for shading, texture.
- Line weight, density.
- Personal Style Development:
- Style guidance.
- Composition, expression.
- Final Project:
- Create final ink drawing.
- Presentation, critique.
- Grip, strike techniques.
- Professional shading.
- Various 3D techniques.
- Materials/Supplies for 1st Class (Required):
Chinese ink
Nibs
Nib holder
Cold press watercolor paper or Stonehenge paper
H pencils
Eraser
Dip ink bottles with empty ink jar holder
Nib box
Paper towels
Drawing board with clip (17" x 13" mid-size)
Ali Alzobaede
Born in Iraq, Ali Ghassan Al-Zobaede is a classically trained painter. He was an instructor at Babel University and Al-Koufa University in Iraq. He is the co-founder of the 'Free Atelier Group.' Ali has worked with theatre companies in Iraq to design and build set designs. Ali teaches private lessons in painting and drawing. At ASLD, he teaches workshops in sculpture, painting and drawing.