29 September – 1 October 2026
Sanguine figure drawing workshop
Cours en anglais / course in English
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Figure drawing is an essential discipline rooted in refining observation, studying proportional relationships, and cultivating an understanding of form, light, and movement. Among the most captivating mediums in this pursuit is sanguine—a material employed for centuries by artists such as Michelangelo to capture the warmth and vitality of the human form.
This three-day workshop will explore the core principles underpinning the use of sanguine in figure drawing, focusing on its role in both sketches and refined figure drawings. We will examine the essential qualities that make a figure drawing successful, including varied line quality, dynamic symmetry, expressive gesture, and the sculptural understanding of light and shadow.
Students will work from a live model, progressing from gesture studies to fully realised drawings with the option to work with sanguine and white chalk on toned paper.
Emphasis will be placed on proportion, anatomy, and a sensitivity to the unique qualities of sanguine as a medium. By the end of the workshop, students will have achieved a greater technical proficiency and developed a deeper understanding of the expressive power that sanguine brings to figure drawing.
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Allison Baxter (b. 1999) is a sculptress from Minnesota, USA. At the age of 16, she embarked on her artistic path at the Perpich Center for Arts Education, an arts high school just outside Minneapolis. She began her formal training in sculpture and drawing at The Florence Academy of Art in 2018, driven by a passion for classical techniques. Alongside her artistic pursuits, she earned a BA in Religious Studies from St. Olaf College, graduating in 2021.
Allison has shown her work in both the United States and Europe, most recently in a group exhibition at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. She currently divides her time between Minneapolis, MN, and Rolle, Switzerland
This class is limited to 8 students.
The price for this course is CHF 465.-
For further information, please contact us at info@studiovaldus.com
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