Creating Luminous Portraits on Toned Paper

Unlock the timeless art of portrait drawing!

In this six-hour (over 2 days) workshop, you will explore classical drawing techniques that bring character and life to your subjects, while the beautiful toned paper will enhance the depth and realism of your work.

Learn a range of shading techniques and a time-saving method for capturing accurate proportions—skills you can apply to future projects. Some drawing experience required.

A Workshop Kit is included! Each kit contains:
General’s Charcoal and Conté Crayon white pencils
Kneaded Eraser
Blending Stump
Westcott Flexible Clear Ruler
Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser
Sandpaper Pencil Sharpener Pad
1-Inch soft mop brush

Please Bring:
Strathmore Toned Paper Pad, 11 x 14: https://amzn.to/3CsqeqG
Drawing Tote Board for Artists with Clips, Rubber Bands, 14 x 18 (or larger): https://amzn.to/4ftQmzU
A few pencils (H, HB, 2B, or 3B): https://amzn.to/4egEPTD
Knife or sharpener
Optional: table top or floor easel

Two dates: Friday 5/23 and Friday 5/30, 9am-12pm.

$100 per participant.