Instruction Medium: Graphite and charcoal

Students will learn how to build a range of values in a drawing, using regular pencils for shading and white pencils for highlights, allowing the tone of the paper to act as a middle value. This can be a fun way to draw, as the drawing typically progresses a bit faster than drawing on white paper. Subjects will include still-life and the human figure. Class format will be a combination of live drawing demo, lecture, and feedback on student works.  The class will cover many aspects of drawing, including materials, methods, and techniques.