Portraits in Pastel and Pastel Pencils
Discover a new approach to capturing portraits in pastel. Ideal for anyone interested in portraiture or figure drawing! By the end of this class, you will have a basic understanding of how to make a realistic portrait working from a live model as well as identify the advantages and shortcomings of working from a reference photograph. You will find out the secret to the subtle differences in skin color and its undertone.
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| Artwork by Christy Olsen |
Learn how to work on toned paper, control your values, and enhance your edges with specific pastel techniques. Through a combination of demonstration, lecture, group feedback, and plenty of one on one attention, this class will expose participants to new artistic possibilities in portraiture.
Meets: (2) Saturday Afternoons 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7 in 2018
Location: Upcycle Tucson, Inc. (924 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 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: Pastel pencils or Pastel
Technique: Portrait Drawing
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class.
Live Model Dates
- March 24: Enid
- March 31: Carla
Participants' Work & Demo
Demonstration
See below.
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| Life Drawing (using only three colors) |
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| Life Drawing (using only two colors) |
