Join us for a figure drawing workshop focusing on value and shading with artist and instructor Brian Flowers. The session will begin with an introduction to sighting and proportion, followed by a series of fast warm-up drawings from a live model. After a short break, learn how to identify basic shapes on the human form and apply value to your sketch, followed by a longer pose to create a three-dimensional drawing. No experience? No problem! This program is designed for figure drawing novices as well as active studio artists. Basic drawing supplies and boards will be available on a first-come, first-served basis—feel free to bring your own!

Please arrive promptly at 6 p.m. for introductions and refreshments.

Availability is limited to 15 guests, 21 or older.

Brian Flowers is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, where he received his BFA with an emphasis in fi gure drawing & painting. He has been active as a private art tutor and instructor for high school and adult art classes in Illinois and Missouri. Brian has exhibited throughout the region, including In Tandem, a duo-exhibition at Southeastern Illinois College. In addition to a variety of commissioned and private collection pieces, his artwork is on permanent display at Southeast Missouri State University’s Towers Complex and Harrison College of Business.

Reservations recommended, availability limited to 15 guests.

$5 Admission for WCHOF Members.

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided. For more information or to reserve a spot please email: events@worldchesshof.org.

Metered on-street parking is available, as well as paid lots adjacent to Kingside Diner and at the Schlafly branch of the St. Louis Public Library.