One cannot successfully draw, paint, or sculpt the human head without thoroughly investigating the bony structure of the Skull. Then, further study of the Muscles of Mastication and Expression is required before Mastery can begin. Some mistakenly believe that working from observation reveals what lies beneath the surface. On the contrary, no master draughtsman has […]
Read More
Few enter a life drawing class with any fundamental understanding of the underlying structure of the human form. There are those that believe that working purely from observation will reveal all they need to know about what lies under the surface. Unfortunately, this misconception is a prescription for failure. No master draughtsman ever relied on […]
Read More
Building a successful drawing starts with having a well thought out plan. Michael Mentler’s Two-Day Hands-on Workshop on the C.S.I. Canon of Proportion provides a time tested blueprint for drawing the human form. Students will learn to build a human figure using unique proportion system developed and polished by Michael Mentler. This technique will allow students to capture human form without heavily relying on reference. During this two-day workshop Michael Mentler will lecture and demonstrate his technique in the mornings, and then students will practice drawing from live model in the afternoons. Critiques and helpful pointers will be provided per request during the practical portion of the workshop.
Read More
This four-day workshop, will cover the principles and practices of Master Draughtsman during the Renaissance, Baroque, and 18th Century. We will decode Da Vinci, demystify Durer, reveal Raphael, and unmask the methods of Michelangelo.
You will learn-how-to-learn to draw well-proportioned, well-constructed Drawings that contain the essence of Life.
Michael Mentler will conduct a one-day drawing masterclass in DFW area on the elements of the visual language. The class will cover the visual vocabulary — the five levels of Intent, technique of the mass conception of primary geometric forms, and the art of responsive drawing. Basically, we will go over everything one needs to start drawing in classical tradition. This masterclass is the foundation of Michael’s Life-Drawing, Figure Structure, and “Heads, Faces and Features” workshops. This class would be very helpful to beginners and intermediate students who wish to strengthen their fundamental knowledge.
Read More
Join us at the Society of Figurative Arts for the life drawing session every Thursday 10:30am – 1:30pm. Space is limited, reserve your spot on Meetup.
Read More