This course will help build basic drawing skills, with a focus on portraiture and drawing what we see. Students will spend time learning about the elements of charcoal and specific techniques to add value. We will learn the grid method to help recreate an image, so each student must provide an image to be used in class as a reference. All images should be emailed to the instructor prior to class start date. The instructor will print each image and have them ready for artists to reference during class.
Required Supplies:
Basic drawing pencil & sharpener
Vine or Willow Charcoal
Compressed Charcoal
Kneaded Eraser
Soap or Rubber Eraser
18 x 24 Charcoal Paper
Large Drawing Board (Large enough to hold 18 x 24 paper)
1 inch masking tape
Spray Fixative
Large ruler
Photo Reference (portrait - human or animal welcome)
Optional: Sandpaper Block
