-Supplies
Fort Mason and all CCSF buildings are locked for who knows how long, I know it's inconvenient but you might want to order supplies online - Blick, Jerry's ArtaRama, probably Amazon, and what I think is the best, order from a local business like ARCH rather than the mega stores.
I'm assuming all most of you will really need is your paper as most of you don't leave supplies at FM. At minimum all you'll need some white paper (you can use a smaller size like 11x14" for home if it's easier). After doing the conte drawings you'll be able to choose any materials you'd like so if you don't have drawing supplies at home I would say get charcoals, erasers, graphite pencils and if you like ink add that in also. And hopefully you can find something to work as a drawing board.
-Easel
If you'd like (not necessary) you can purchase a table top easel for about $20 if you work on a smaller paper.
Other option is table in front of me with my supplies, me in a chair, push back the chair and lean board on table edge and your lap.
Or, board flat on table, you stand to draw.
I almost NEVER draw seated with paper flat on the table, it creates distortion problems.
- Working at Home:
To minimize your clean up employ your oldest sheet. Spread it under your work area, covering a good size area. Now set up. Most tables are easy to just wipe down but if you need to cover that also. When you're done you can wipe down the table, fold up the sheet and shake it outside. Working outdoors if possible is another solution.
-Timing
Why not consider working during regular class hours if you can so you feel some stability. Maybe you have FaceTime or What's App and you can buddy up with a friend or two to draw together.
I am in the process of learning Zoom hoping to be able to integrate it into the course. We'll see, more news on that later.
EMAIL AND QUESTIONS about the course
You can email me just remember i'm being flooded with emails from so many directions so be patient with my response time.
!!!!!!PLEASE!!!!
use this email address:
Title email with:
- FIGURE DRAWING,
- What you're emailing about (question, Conte homework, Gesture homework, etc
- And your name
