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Draw to Know- Part 2
by Pam Black, Lecturer, Figure Drawing
pb3c@virginia.edu

	by Lisi Stoessel

"Most of our energy in theatre is focused on creating art with a specific goal, so I appreciate having the time in drawing class to explore art for its own sake,” reflects Britney Belz, 3rd year MFA in Costume Design and Technology.  “It is a relief to be able to enjoy the process of creation and embrace the final product, whatever that may be."

Last year, I wrote an article about the drawing program I offer the graduates students in the Department of Drama. With more experience behind them and new materials being explored, I thought I would continue featuring their work and discussing the value of studying drawing/painting as part of their curriculum.

	by Brittney Belz

I have seen great progress in the three years I have taught this class of 2008. The students are more facile, efficient, perceptive and innovative while being more accurate and self-disciplined. Their work is more personally rewarding because artistic choices are based on their cumulative knowledge of the drawing and design. The human figure continues to be the main subject; however presently, it is being explored in a series of tonal paintings.

	by Ryan Bauer

When the students enter the studio each week, they have a lot on their minds and calendars. They discuss the upcoming deadlines for tech rehearsals and how each is experiencing the compression of time. There is a feeling of preoccupation in the air; however, as soon as the model is seated in a pose, the graduates become silent and intent.

	by Josh Burns

Their eyes scan the human figure for proportion and relationship to content. The students’ expressions’ are one of discernment. These unique 2 ½ hours of drawing/painting from observation provides not only a meditation/an opportunity for the graduate students to submerge themselves in the creative process, but, contains and integrates the energies of costume, lighting and scenic design.

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