Drawing Facial Features: Mouth & Ear

Creating a portrait is a challenge, so let’s simplify! Focus on one feature at a time to develop a greater understanding of each part to build your knowledge and confidence.

Drawing facial features follows the same process as drawing anything else. It’s all about shapes, values, and relationships. However, there are also symbols and habits you may need to unlearn to objectively see the features accurately.

To help better understand each feature, we will examine the structure of the form before drawing from a larger-than-life-sized detailed plaster cast. If you have ever been interested in drawing or painting portraits, this is the perfect class to get you started or to hone your portrait skills.

Meets: (4) Mondays 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dates: Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30 in 2023
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Lisa Larrabee
Format: Lecture & demonstration, studio practice with individual feedback or one-on-one instruction.
Level: Some prior drawing experience is recommended. No previous experience is required.

Medium: Charcoal +/or graphite
Technique: Learn to draw and/or refine your skills to prepare for portrait drawing and/or painting.
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class.

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Ink with a Brush

Create ink drawings using a brush! Learn how to create ink washes and work with various colored inks and ink types. Use pen and basic brush strokes to create beautiful lines and forms.

Practice using an ink brush pen for travel in guided exercises on a small scale. Explore the traditional brush painting concept of “less is more” as you learn how to capture the essence of your subject using only a few strokes. Work your way up to finished pieces that explode with color!

Meets: (3) Saturdays 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: Jan. 7, 14 & 21 in 2023
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, hands-on studio practice with one-on-one instruction or individual feedback.
Level: No experience necessary. Absolute beginner, beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Ink & Ink washes
Technique: Demonstrations in mark-making using a brush or brush pen.
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class.

Creative Pathways (Jan. 2023)

Do you want to be in the driver’s seat and have guidance and support to help you along your artistic journey? Creative Pathways combines an open studio experience with an instructor who leads constructive, structured critiques that include group discussions, one-to-one instruction, and optional exercises to push you to the next level.

These classes are perfect for those who want to benefit from feedback, inspiration, and the vitality achieved when working with other creative individuals. The instructor will guide you in finding your visual voice, achieving your artistic vision, and cultivating creativity.

Meets: (4) Saturdays 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28 in 2023
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Lisa Larrabee
Format: Demonstration & group critique, studio practice with individual feedback, and one-on-one instruction.
Level: No experience necessary. Absolute beginner, beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Any 2D art medium is welcome!
Technique: Short demonstrations in a variety of 2D art mediums
Materials: Bring your supplies. Some materials are available for experimentation. Still life objects with studio lighting are available or bring reference material. Easels, drop cloths, tables & chairs are provided. Painters must use drop cloths over tabletops. Oil painters must use Gamsol or odorless mineral spirits at all times & dispose of their rags in the red can marked for safe disposal of solvent-soaked materials.

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