Drawing Basics

Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
East Studio

$140 per month or $40 per session
(Supplies Included)

Contact Shawn directly at:
shawnvales@gmail.com or at
973-680-2955 (cell)

We encourage you to stop by and view a class in progress. Ongoing enrollment.

Shawn Vales

Shawn Vales is a classically trained artist working in the Boston School tradition. His teaching emphasizes perceptual development, foundational technique, and the cultivation of visual clarity. With a deep respect for both the physical craft and the inner discipline of drawing, he guides students to build meaningful, repeatable practices that support long-term artistic growth.

CLASS DETAILS

This class is for true beginners, hobbyists, and serious learners who want a clear, low-pressure way to develop their skills. It builds the foundation every artist needs: seeing the big relations before the small details. The heart of this class is learning to see and draw your subject as a whole, and that foundation opens the door to everything else in drawing. Through focused exercises, you will train your eye to catch the true look of your subject and your hand to set it down with confidence.

Instructor demonstrations introduce set up, materials, method and topics such as value, shape, proportion, gesture, line, edge control, & light effects.

No experience required, open to anyone wanting to rebuild their drawing skills from the ground up.

All materials are provided by the instructor.

ROLLING ADMISSION (START ANY WEEK)
New students and returning students can take the class together. You can join anytime.