Ballpoint Pen Drawing with Freddy Santiago

Ballpoint pen artwork created over the years have been favorably compared to art created using traditional art mediums. In this class participants will learn the basics techniques of drawing with a ballpoint pen. They will then explore drawing permanently through shapes, value, and design. Lastly, they will step out of their comfort zone to create a masterpiece for the culminating event.

Materials Needed: Vellum or Bristol paper; BIC Ballpoint pen in assorted colors.

Syllabus:

Week One: September 13th

· Describe shading and drawing techniques

· We will draw shapes with shading

· We will draw some still life

· Assign homework

Week Two: September 20th

· We will discuss the homework

· We will do directional line drawing of a flower

· Design a bird silhouette using a tree

· Assign homework

Week Three: September 27th

· We will discuss the homework

· While using pointillism, we will create a silhouette of a wolf

· Assign homework

Week Four: October 4th

· We will discuss the homework

· Work on creating a representation of water

· Assign homework

Week Five: October 18th

· We will discuss the homework

· We will create a detail drawing of an eye with a reflection

· Assign homework

Week Six: October 25th

· We will discuss the homework

· We will draw a floral design

· Assign homework

Week Seven: November 1st Culminating Event

· We will discuss homework

· First Hour: we will work on a animal drawing

· Second Hour: We will present everyone’s art