Drawing in Charcoal

Explore NEW ways to use Charcoal! When it comes to drawing, no other medium is as satisfying as charcoal. ​Expressive marks, rich tones, and those velvety blacks make it the perfect tool for accurately recording how light falls on the subject.

Artwork by Christy Olsen

Meets: (3) Saturday Afternoons at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Oct. 1, 8, 15 in 2016
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Charcoal
Technique: Specific to the medium
Materials: See below

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Topics

• Surfaces - What to use? "Texture" or "smoothness" of the paper affects the look of this medium, also toned paper versus white paper.
• Sharpening - how to cut away the wood of a charcoal pencil to customize the tip for the best tonal effects
• Drawing - Basic drawing concepts on line, shape & value
• Blending - is especially important for creating flat tones or gradual gradations.
• Style - loose or painterly versus hyper-realistic or photographic.
• Manufacturers - not all brands are created equal. Compare and learn what makes them unique.

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Participants' Work & Demo

Demonstration

See below.

Drawing from Life with Tinted Charcoal

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Participants' Work

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In the Studio

Mixed Media Inspired by the 17th Century

Using interactive and experimental studio projects combined with informative lectures, Linda Chappel inspires you with Art History in a class designed for artists of all levels! Ideal for art lovers, museum-goers, and artists of any skill level who seek to expand their knowledge of artistic styles to find their creative pathway or unique "visual voice!."

Artwork by Artemisia Gentileschi

These classes will present inspiring artistic styles within an engaging studio setting, where participants will complete their art projects each session. By the end of each series, students will have a basic understanding of each style presented and will be able to draw from art history or use art styles of the past as a creative springboard for their own artwork and/or for an added dimension in appreciating art.

This series covers the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo styles & movements, taught by instructor Linda Chappel, who has 15+ years of teaching college-level Art History combined with her own active studio art practice.

Meets: (3) Sunday Mornings at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Oct. 1, 8, 15 in 2016
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Linda Chappel
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Absolute Beginner to Beginner, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Mixed Media
Materials: All materials will be provided for each class.

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Participants' Work & Demo

Collage following Rocco Artistic Style

Collage following Rocco Artistic Style