Beginning Drawing: Nature’s Elements in Pen and Ink

Beginning 
March 23 & 24, 2024
2 Sessions (Saturday & Sunday)
10:30 am - 5:30 pm (Saturday)
10:30 am - 2:00 pm (Sunday)
Instructor: Alan R. Young
Class Fee:   $200.00 non-members 
                      $180.00 BRMAA members                 

​     This is a great class for beginners to learn basic drawing techniques. The pros and cons of drawing with micron pens or ballpoint pens will be discussed and practiced. This is a portrait orientation vs. landscape orientation class. Students will choose their project and should bring their own reference photographs, such as a family pet portrait, local wildlife such as a bear or trout, or fixed objects such as trees or smaller pinecones. Students will experiment with different textures, contrasts, and detailed forms found in nature with continued emphasis being placed on values and light principles to enhance realism. Students will also learn about outline sketching short cuts to increase speed. Students should bring a basic drawing pad (16x20 preferred) and assorted black micron pens; the instructor will provide all other supplies and materials. 
Beginning Drawing: Nature’s Elements in Pen and Ink-Mar. 23 & 24
Call (706) 632-2144 for questions regarding this course and registration.  Payment is required to register for BRMAA courses. You may pay via PayPal above, over the phone, or visit The Art Center located at 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 to pay in person.  Please review our class policy and procedures for further information. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
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ALAN R. YOUNG

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   Wildlife Artist, Alan R. Young is well established throughout the South for his Birds of the Appalachian paintings.  His technique, watercolor in drybrush, differs from traditional watercolor, allowing for increased detail and contrast.  Many who view his paintings for the first time often mistake the work for photography. 
           Among  his many followers and collectors, his “split study” portraits of both the Great Horned Owl and Barred Owl (circa, 2018) continue to receive tremendous accolades.  In total, Alan has over 50 Fine Arts awards in various competitions.  In addition, Alan was instrumental in creating two successful Art Shows; North Georgia Wildlife Arts Festival n/k/a Blue Ridge Arts in the Park Fall Festival, and Sautee-Nacoochee Festival of Arts Winterfest.
            His work also resides in corporate collections, including Coca-Cola, Georgia Power and TBS.   He remains the only Artist to be featured at Calloway Gardens Festival in Lights for three consecutive years. He has for over 23 years been teaching “Pen and Ink Drawing” classes at the prestigious John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina.  Apart from the school, Alan is always available to discuss individual and group classes, fees and travel included – anywhere within a 300-mile radius is open.​