Sometimes less is more - this workshop will explore the narrative mechanism of omission in drawing and the power of the open ended story. Working with graphite pencils from photographic references, students will experiment with articulating and excluding visual information. Additionally, students will be asked to consider how the quality of mark and gesture of drawing directs the narrative of the image. Students are encouraged to bring their own photographic references, and some images will be provided as needed. The class will include drawing demos, lecture and discussion of works by contemporary artists, and will culminate with sharing and critiquing projects.