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PORTFOLIO: DRAWING & PAINTING THE FIGURE • ANDREW SMART • WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 18-JAN 29 • 6:45-8:45P • GRADES 10-12


  • The Compass Atelier 10335 Kensington Parkway Kensington, MD, 20895 United States (map)

INSTRUCTOR: ANDREW SMART


Students learn the basic structure and planes of the head and how to utilize perspective for drawing the head accurately. Students learn how to clearly render values of light and shadow.

Our mission is to provide students with intellectually informed, hands-on instruction in the practice of an array of age appropriate visual arts media.

Multi Topic concentrated Portfolio Development program designed for students who are preparing to submit their portfolio for college or job application. This program provides the opportunity for students to work on their skills and to produce portfolio quality artworks in Observation Foundation Drawing, Figure/Portrait Drawing and 2D-Conceptual Design/Visual Thinking.

A personalized program designed for high school students, recent graduates and community college students who would like to increase their chances of acceptance into the best art institutions.

The program is focused on providing students with an intense Visual Arts learning experience in the areas of Drawing, Painting, Design, Comic Arts, Printmaking and Sculpture.  Our program is based on the assessment of student’s work samples, skill levels, interests and the requirements of their chosen colleges or programs with the objective of helping students produce a collection of work that demonstrates ability, creativity and commitment. 

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 - JANUARY 29, 2025
6:45-8:45P
$1360

sibling discounts available (10% for second child; 5% for third child)

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