Life & Figure Drawing

Service Description

Following an old established tradition this workshop will use the nude figure with instruction from Bruce Lieberman. The workshop will address fundamental, basic exercises that develop skills and introduce figure drawing techniques in various mediums. Each individual participant will be guided based on their experience and strengths. The critical and aesthetic understanding of a drawing is the foundation for developing a distinct personal artistic vision. A vision shaped by individuality and diversity of expression. Students are asked to bring all their own supplies and drawing mediums such as charcoal, conte, or graphite are requested. A material list will be supplied upon registration. Classes will be limited to 10 students per class. RSVPs are required. Instructor’s Background Beginning his career as a figurative painter in New York City in the early ’80s, Lieberman had his first solo show of narrative paintings at the Pene Du Bois Gallery in the East Village. Although he has rarely given workshops, he has over 40 years of teaching experience, most recently at Stony Brook University, where he taught figure drawing and painting. Lieberman has lived full-time in Water Mill for over 40 years, which made him especially eager to teach here at the Museum. His work is in numerous museums and private collections and critical reviews and commentaries have appeared in books, newspapers, journals, and magazines, including The New York Times, Newsday, and The Huffington Post. Since the early ’80s, he has been exhibiting in many NY and Long Island Museums and Galleries. Including the Parrish Art Museum, Guild Hall and most of the galleries on the East End of Long Island. Most recently, his work was exhibited at the Center for Figurative Painting in New York and the Nassau County Museum of Art. Materials are not provided - below is a list of suggested materials Pencils- 2h, 2b ,4b - The classic good ole yellow pencils are usually 2h or HB. Middle of the road hardness. Their little pink eraser I find very valuable. Charcoal- Vine charcoal not compressed Erasers- kneaded erasers are wonderful. Good ole yellow pencil erasers. Drawing pad 18 x 24 no smaller than 11 x 14. Drawing board- Depending on the pad you might need extra support. I always do. Even a piece of cardboard will give extra support for your pad. Masonite, plywood, cardboard.. Spring clamp- Pretty helpful to attach your pad to a board