Drawing the Figure in Space with Charcoal

Drawing the Figure in Space with Charcoal

Weekend Workshop | Available

1501 10th Ave East Seattle, WA 98102 United States

Room 308

All Levels

5/25/2024-5/26/2024

9:30 AM-4:30 PM PDT on Sun Sat

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$360.00

$324.00

$20.00

Working from the model we’ll learn to use charcoal and areas of value to describe the figure in space. Working with natural light and focusing on the figurative tradition of artists like Edwin Dickinson, we’ll hone in on observing mindfully to create drawings that capture a specific moment in tone.

  • Supplies-
    Vine charcoal medium and soft, large pieces no smaller than 1/3”-1/2” diameter
    Willow Charcoal/Thin vine charcoal 1/4” diameter
    Drawing paper 18x24, optional any other paper you enjoy working with or want to explore, like laid paper or cold press water-color paper, soft papers like rives BFK, or Fabriano
    Sandpaper
    Chamois or soft rag
    Kneaded eraser
    Pink or white vinyl eraser
    Small click eraser 1/8” diameter eraser
    Skewer for measuring
    Soft clean paintbrush 1-2” ish (just to dust off eraser crumbs and charcoal dust)

    Optional-
    Compressed charcoal
    White chalk/pastel
    charcoal pencils assorted hardness (if you happen to have)