School-Year Young Artist Program: Drawing the Human Figure

Drawing the Human Figure 
Oscar Lopez Guerrero
8 sessions >> Saturdays, February 8- March 28
10:00am-1:00pm, Studio 14, $385
Some drawing experience highly recommended. Models in the Young Artist Program are clothed or in bathing suit attire.

This introductory class to drawing the figure will cover working with a variety of media including charcoal, graphite, conte, watercolor, and gouache. Working from live models, students will begin by immersing themselves in basic gesture drawing techniques focusing on anatomical structures, balance, proportion, and drawing the flesh. The class will then explore composition, lighting, mood, and concept through in-class assignments, hands-on demonstrations, information critique sessions, and discussions that will examine contemporary and historical artists working with the figure.
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Oscar Lopez Guerrero is a visual artist born and raised in Mexico City. He first came into contact with graffiti art in the urban setting, but is currently concentrating on portrait, still life and landscape paintings in oil- preparing  multifigure paintings is his main goal. Culture has a huge impact on the way each of us perceives the world, and he hopes to share his own personal perspective with others through his artwork. He enjoys working in oil, pastel, charcoal and airbrush and other mediums. Oscar currently resides in San Francisco, CA. and is a graduate student at San Francisco Art Institute. 

https://artbyoscarlopez.com/

PLEASE NOTE: Public Education courses are held contingent on a minimum enrollment, which is determined  up to 24 hours in advance of the class start date. Public Education Staff will contact you ONLY if there is a course cancellation or change. 

Young Artist Program FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to San Francisco Art Institute?
YAP courses meet at 800 Chestnut Street, between Jones and Leavenworth. You can find directions to campus on the SFAI website. SFAI is located in a residential neighborhood, and free two-hour parking is available on all of the streets immediately surrounding the school. 

SFAI is easily accessible via public transportation, with Muni bus lines #30 Stockton, and #47 Van Ness located within a few blocks of campus.

Are materials included in the cost of the course?
Materials are not included in the cost of the course. We make every effort to keep materials costs low for participants. Please plan to budget $50-$150 for materials. Materials lists for each class will be distributed to students and parents/guardians via e-mail in advance of the course start date. Please contact Public Education staff if you are concerned about the cost of materials.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
SFAI Public Education Staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the Young Artist Program, or our courses. We are in the office Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call us at: 415.749.4554 or e-mail: yap@sfai.edu

What is the refund policy?
View the SFAI Public Education refund policy on the SFAI website here.