Mastercopy Wright of Derby Girl reading a letter: An online figure drawing session

Join Lizet for a 1- hour mastercopy session inspired by Joseph Wright of Derby and the "From the Shadows exhibition" currently pn show at the National Gallery, London, on until 10 May. ( Link for show below) You’ll work from a dramatic two figure scene, building the drawing step by step from simple shapes into refined detail. The focus is on creating a strong sense of light using contrast, lost edges and careful transitions to separate the figures and guide the eye. It’s a great chance to explore how light can shape both form and atmosphere. We've added a couple of extra reference images model Merideth, from our library that may be useful as they have a similar sense of light. 

From the Shadows exhibition: nationalgallery.org.uk/wright-of-derby 

Materials used:

• Pastel and willow charcoal on grey toned paper
• Willow charcoal
• Light yellow soft pastel
• Sanguine soft pastel
• Pitt pastel pencils
• Sanguine pastel pencil
• Van Dyck brown pastel pencil
• Beige red pastel pencil
• Hog brush 

High quality images, great lighting and tuition from a professional artist mean this is a great way to hone your skills.

This session mimics the structure of a traditional life drawing class. You will see one or more photographs to draw or paint from. Tutor Lizet Dingemans will be doing an online demonstration next to the video and will be giving hints and tips in the live chat.

Once you have registered you will be sent a link to a private web page where you will be able to access the live stream at the date and time of broadcast. You will also have access to the video for 30 days after the session, and will be able to download the photographs used in the session so you can continue to work in your own time.

If you're planning on watching more than one session a month then you will save money with a subscription. If you already have a Raw Umber Subscription then you can access this session from your account.