Join us in the Main Gallery—surrounded by our 17th Annual Juried Show—for a hands-on figure drawing workshop that blends technical guidance with creative energy. Sketch from a live model in a setting designed to inspire.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
This figure drawing workshop is designed for artists of all levels who are eager to build a stronger understanding of the human form. Students will explore how to break down complex anatomy into simple shapes—cylinders, spheres, and boxes—to better grasp proportion, gesture, and structure. Through guided exercises and live model drawing, participants will learn to create more confident, dimensional renderings by seeing the figure as a collection of forms in space. This approach serves as a foundation for both expressive and realistic figure drawing.
MATERIALS
To get the most out of this workshop, you'll need a few essential tools: a drawing pad (11”x14” or larger), a variety of pencils, kneaded and plastic erasers, and charcoal in various hardnesses. Tabletop easels and clipboards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own easel—just let us know in advance.
Meet the Instructor
Robert Keith IV is a seasoned artist and educator with over a decade of experience in fine arts. Robert has dedicated his career to helping students unlock their creative potential by mastering the fundamentals of drawing.
In the classroom, Robert is known for his patient and encouraging teaching style. He believes that every student has the potential to develop their artistic skills, regardless of their starting point. His classes are structured to build confidence and technical ability, with a strong emphasis on observational drawing and the principles of perspective.
Robert O. Keith IV is a native Coloradan, now happily residing in Huddleston, VA. He received a BFA at Colorado State University and an MFA at the University of South Carolina, and currently teaches drawing courses at Radford University.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For questions or more information email Erica Trabold, Program Manager at
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