Drawing at the Norton Simon: Vanitas and Still Life
Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1598–1664), Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose, 1633, Oil on canvas, The Norton Simon Foundation, © The Norton Simon Foundation
- DATE:
- TIME:
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Teacher:
- Jamie Sweetman
Artist Jamie Sweetman conducts a six-session course focusing on various areas of the Museum, from the Sculpture Garden to the European and Asian art collections. Students learn techniques like breaking down a composition into simple shapes, structuring a drawing using line and making gesture drawings.
Look at Francisco de Zurbarán’s Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose, and then draw from a still life of artificial fruits using horizontal and vertical lines, comparative observation and angles.
EVENT DETAILS
- Fee:
- All levels of experience are welcome. Each class is $25 ($20 for members), and space is limited to 20 participants. All materials and admission to the galleries on the day of class are included.
- Details:
- Advance registration is required. Please use the register button.
- Location:
- Meets in Entrance Gallery