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How to learn the foundation of art? Beginners – where should I begin?

什么是绘画基础？如何学习绘画基本功？

How to learn the foundation of art? Beginners – where should I begin?

Have you been captivated by a particular artwork when you’re visiting an art exhibition? Excellent artworks leaves a strong impression on the viewer and could be visually arresting. So, what makes a great art piece? There is no secret to being a good artist than a great deal of art practice, strong foundational art training and skills. A good artist possess a strong art foundation and skills and exposure to various art mediums, developed through long term professional art training in an art academy. A great artist is almost always an extremely diligent art student.

The learning and practice of the arts – dance, music, drama, art is synonymous in that it requires a lot of practice and training, and that the foundation of the arts practitioner is often crucial in determining the success of an arts career.

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Undeniably, the foundation of fine art in academy practice is drawing and sketching. Why should we learn drawing and sketching? As it is the only way to practice and exercise our observational skills. From obtaining balance in portraying the posture of a figure, to the tonality of an object – it can all be resolved through the learning of drawing and sketching.

The main idea of fast drawing is in the use of lines to create a form. Aside from tonality drawing, why should we emphasise on fast drawing? Simply put, fast drawing is the key to how we can control the form of an artwork.

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In certain instances, people who practice drawing and sketching tend to draw out what appears ahead of them almost in a literal manner. This results in the formation of a regular artwork with no depth. This form of drawing is not acceptable, and should be complemented by the skills required to do a fast drawing for an impressive artwork.

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Fast drawing should not be considered as just an art technique on its own, but rather, as a foundation to drawing and sketching. Fast drawing enables one to be able to effectively express their creativity through a deepen understanding of the subject matter. As such, fast drawing should be classified as an ongoing endeavour that should not be forsaken. Even if one does not have an objective or plan in the creation process, we should still continuously work on experiencing life so as to deepen our observational skills and improve our hand-eye coordination. In the long run, this can further enhance our observational skills for the things that surround us, bringing our skills to new heights.

To learn drawing and sketching, one must first be exposed to still-life drawing, plaster cast of geometric shapes, plaster cast still-life and plaster cast portrait. Fast drawing is a way of how we can control the form of an artwork. It can be practiced through the drawing of trees, mountains, rivers and landscape followed by still-life, human figures and postures.

We have since opened a new studio at AZ @ Paya Lebar. There is no doubt that there are an abundant of places for children to learn drawing in the east – from Marine Parade, Simei, Tampines, Katong, Bedok to Joo Chiat. Once a child reaches the age of nine, and has learnt to express his / her creativity, it is then now time to expose them to professional art drawing and sketching courses to further hone the depth of their artwork.

Here in Visual Arts Centre, we provide the following professional art courses: drawing and sketching, fast sketching, oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolour painting, Chinese ink painting and portfolio preparatory workshop.

Our Schedule

VISUAL ART CENTRE DHOBY GHAUT STUDIO

CLASS SCHEDULE

TEEN/ADULT CLASS

KIDS CLASS (5-7 YEAR OLD)

CREATIVE JUNIOR CLASS (8-9 YEAR OLD)

MON

11am -
1:15pm

5pm -
7:15pm

5pm -
7:15pm

(DIGITAL/
MANGA)

7:30pm -
9:45pm

5pm -
6:30pm

TUE

3.30pm -
5:45pm

3.30pm -
5:45pm

(DIGITAL/
MANGA)

3:30pm -
5pm

(KIDS)

4:30pm -
6pm

(KIDS)

3:30pm -
5pm

WED

11am -
1:15pm

1:30pm -
3:45pm

5pm -
7:15pm

7:30pm -
9:45pm

(Chinese Ink Painting)

5pm -
6:30pm

THU

1pm -
3:15pm

3:30pm -
5:45pm

7:30pm - 10pm

(Nude Life / Portrait)

3:30pm -
5pm

FRI

11am -
1:15pm

5pm -
7:15pm

7:30pm -
9:45pm

 

5pm -
6:30pm

SAT

10:30am -
12:45pm

1pm -
3:15pm

3:30pm -
5:45pm

6:30pm -
8:45pm

 

SUN

10:30am -
12:45pm

11:15am -
12:45pm

(KIDS)

1pm -
3:15pm

3:30am -
5:45pm

 

Call/WhatsApp: +65-6255-0711 E: [email protected]

MacPherson Art Studio

Call/WhatsApp: +65-6255-0711

E: [email protected]

CLASS SCHEDULE

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140 Paya Lebar Rd, 03-04 AZ @Paya Lebar Building, S(409015)

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Our Location

Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

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Address:

10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469

Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!

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MacPherson Art Studio

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Address:

AZ@Paya Lebar, 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04,
Singapore 409105

Exit from Macpherson MRT Station Exit A and turn left, we are right across the road, 1 minute walk away!

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