Sketching with Line & light with Brooks Kim

On-Demand Course: Available early April!

Focus: Line Philosophy, Methodology, and Stylization

Part 1: The Philosophy of Line (Meaning & Rhythm)

• Week 1: The Economics of Line – Why fewer lines are better. Understanding efficiency and intent in every stroke.
• Week 2: Line as Value – How line weight represents light and shadow (Line implying form).
• Week 3: The Rhythm of Line – Practical exercises on gesture, flow, and the musicality of drawing.

Part 2: Methodology (Structure & Approach)

• Week 4: The Masters’ Methods – Analyzing and applying the Loomis and Charles Bargue methods to modern sketching.
• Week 5: Hierarchy of Shapes – Working from “Big Shapes” to “Small Shapes.” Establishing the major masses first.
• Week 6: Spatial Approach – Drawing from “Outside to Inside” vs. “Inside to Outside.” Understanding distance and focus.

Part 3: Artistry (Style & Life)

• Week 7: Harmony of Realism & Individuality – Approaches to Deformation. Balancing anatomical correctness with stylistic appeal.
• Week 8: Drawing Expressions – Breathing life into the face. How subtle muscle changes create emotion.