March Series – Mastering Composition & Still Life
Trade the Screen for the Sketchbook.
In a world dominated by digital noise and “doom-scrolling,” the act of drawing is a radical return to focus. At the Bartosz Beda Art Academy (Art Be You), we provide art studio for professionals from corporate leaders to skilled blue-collar specialists, orpeoplelooking for hobby or time off, and who are looking for a high-level creative reset.
This is not a casual sketching class. This is an academic foundation that teaches you how to master the “System of Seeing.”
To register using Zelle, please text at 214-776-7905 to confirm seat availability. Once your spot is verified, I will provide you with the Zelle payment details.
March 2026 Focus: The Architecture of the Still Life
In March, we focus on the fundamental transition from the 3D world to the 2D surface. We will investigate how to organize space, define volume, and make decisive marks that carry weight and presence.
The March Schedule (4 Wednesdays):
- Session 1: March 4
- Session 2: March 11
- Session 3: March 18
- Session 4: March 25
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Art Be You Studio, Richardson, TX
Investment: $200 for the 4-week series (All professional materials included).
Capacity: Strictly limited to 6 students to ensure 1-on-1 mentorship.
The Drawing Foundation: Core Curriculum Focus
In this four-week course, we treat drawing as a rigorous cognitive discipline. Rather than simply making pictures, we focus on a repeatable “System of Seeing” that allows you to translate the complex 3D world into a structured 2D image. Throughout the course, we will investigate the following academic foundations:
- The Director’s Choice: Mastering compositional logic by using the viewfinder to frame the environment and high-speed thumbnails to resolve spatial problems before the pencil hits the final paper.
- The Structural Skeleton: Developing precision through proportional sighting and the “locked elbow” method to map the geometry of form and the vital relationship between positive objects and negative space.
- The Architecture of Light: Moving beyond “outlines” to understand value massing. We study how light creates 3D volume, weight, and presence through the observation of highlights and deep shadows.
- The Final Dialogue: Refining the “Skin” of the drawing. This involves mastering line weight, edge control, and atmospheric texture to bring the work to a professional, articulated completion.
Please note: To maintain the highest standard of academic instruction, this syllabus is a living document and is subject to minor adjustments based on the specific pace, progress, and needs of the student group.
Materials Included
You don’t need to buy a thing. We provide all professional-grade supplies for you to use during the workshop.
✅ 18×24 Newsprint Pads
✅ 18×24 Sketch Paper
✅ Professional Pencil Sets
✅ Vine Charcoal (Soft, Medium, Hard)
✅ Compressed Charcoal
✅ Kneaded Erasers
✅ Studio Easels
✅ Gesso (for paper priming)
✅ Aprons
✅ Instruction from a Master of Arts – Bartosz Beda (Manchester School of Art)
Note: All tools and materials are provided for in-studio use only. You will take home your finished drawing, but studio supplies remain at Art Be You.
Location & Contact
Art Be You Studio
500 East Arapaho Rd, Suite 101
Richardson, TX 75081
(Near Arapaho and 75– Serving Dallas, Plano, and DFW)
Phone: 214-776-7905
Email: info@bartoszbeda.com
To register using Zelle, please text at 214-776-7905 to confirm seat availability. Once your spot is verified, I will provide you with the Zelle payment details.