This class is totally dedicated to figure and portrait drawing and painting which introduces the student to an exciting approach to this fantastic discipline.

The student will gain a rich satisfaction and experience the pride of achievement that comes from developing such a valuable skill. Many consider the mastering of the human figure the pinnacle of the illustrative arts. This class will give the student the confidence to attempt and achieve success, whether using photographs, live models or drawing figures from imagination.

A supply list will be provided at the Parent/Student Orientation Meeting.

Mr. Weesner specializes in drawing, painting, and graphic design. He has a B.F.A. in Advertising Art from the University of North Texas, and a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Media Arts. He has worked in the advertising industry for 30+ years. He served as the Graphic Services Manager at The Cooper Institute for 18 years designing and illustrating best-selling books, annual reports, brochures, newsletters, magazine and newspaper advertisements, educational manuals, point-of-purchase displays, and logos. Clients included Campbell’s Soup, Reebok, Northern Telecom, Mary Kay Cosmetics, all branches of the U.S. Military, Xerox, and Kellogg’s. He has exhibited in a number of juried art shows.

In addition to teaching at RHSA, Mr. Weesner teaches Drawing I, Drawing II, Beginning Watercolor and intermediate Watercolor at Dallas College [Richland Campus] and Visual Art at Studio 7 Performance private school.

This will be his eleventh year to teach art classes at RHSA.

Class meets on Tuesday from 2:30 PM to 3:25 PM & on Thursday from none to none