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The Painter's Draftsman: Copying Georges Seurat
The unmistakable drawings left to us by Georges Seurat (French 1859–1891) reveal an enigmatic, peerless artist. This course will explore Seurat’s story, his powers of design and the ambiance woven through Seurat’s unique, non-linear Conté crayon technique. Students will copy Seurat's drawings and compositions, and emerge ready to develop a serene presence in their own artwork.
Day 1 - June 1st: Seurat’s biography, his early influences and envisioning the nature of the master's master copy.
Day 2 - June 2nd: Copying Aman-Jean: A portrait masterpiece of graining technique
Day 3 - June 3rd: Seurat’s compositional (dynamic) symmetry: Attuning to “the mathematics of his art.”
Day 4 - June 4th: Creating our own drawings in the shadow of Seurat
All Skill Levels Are Welcome.
4-Day Online Workshop:
June 1st thru June 4th 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. EST
See Materials List
The Painter's Draftsman: Copying Georges Seurat
The unmistakable drawings left to us by Georges Seurat (French 1859–1891) reveal an enigmatic, peerless artist. This course will explore Seurat’s story, his powers of design and the ambiance woven through Seurat’s unique, non-linear Conté crayon technique. Students will copy Seurat's drawings and compositions, and emerge ready to develop a serene presence in their own artwork.
Day 1 - June 1st: Seurat’s biography, his early influences and envisioning the nature of the master's master copy.
Day 2 - June 2nd: Copying Aman-Jean: A portrait masterpiece of graining technique
Day 3 - June 3rd: Seurat’s compositional (dynamic) symmetry: Attuning to “the mathematics of his art.”
Day 4 - June 4th: Creating our own drawings in the shadow of Seurat
All Skill Levels Are Welcome.
4-Day Online Workshop:
June 1st thru June 4th 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. EST
See Materials List