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Workshop Synopsis:
After learning the basics, many pencil
artists seem to stall out and are left wondering how to make their drawing
more life-like. Instruction books may help but nothing compares with
taking drawing lessons from an experienced professional
artist.
No matter what your subject, adding texture and contrast
will also add depth and realism to your drawings. These three day
workshops are for artists that wish to
learn techniques that will take their drawing to a new level of realism
regardless of their current abilities. The emphasis will be on advanced shading and texture techniques using
graphite, carbon, charcoal and various blending and masking techniques.
Examples of the instructor's work
will be available for close scrutiny, and questions about specific
techniques will be answered and demonstrated. Students are also
encouraged to bring previous work in all stages of completion for
constructive critique. The supplies are included to insure that
everyone will be using the exact same pencils, paper, etc. Detailed demonstrations with hands-on instruction will guide
each student as to their particular use.
Class size is limited to maximize individual attention. The instructors drawing
board has an attached camera that is fed to a TV screen so the
class can easily see the detail of the demonstrations. Click
here to see photos of a workshop in
progress
Comments from
Previous Workshop Students:
"Many people can paint or draw exceptionally
well – but most of them are not equipped to teach. This was not the
case with J. D. – presented a very well thought out program – very
easy to understand."
"Great course, lots
learned in short time – will improve my portrait drawing. I will
sign up for additional classes"
"Having taken art
classes in drawing, this is by far the best instruction I’ve ever
had. This
was a first class affair! From start to finish. It is sad for the
people who missed it."
"J.D.
is very thorough and has a very good way of explaining things
in an informal
- relaxed atmosphere."
Click
here for additional comments from previous workshops
From
the Instructor:
"Even
though I am teaching intermediate to advanced techniques, my workshops
are set up so that everyone starts off on a level playing field. We
have had everyone from professional artists to kids as young as nine.
Don't be concerned with your current level of drawing. I guarantee you
will leave the class with new techniques and knowledge that will add depth,
contrast, texture, and realism to your drawings."
J.
D. Hillberry
Details about
this
portrait workshop:
Course Description:
Students of this three-day workshop will explore new
methods for rendering realistic looking portraits. The focus of this workshop will be on
the shading and texturing techniques I use to create the rougher skin
of males and character studies. These are completely different
techniques than the ones I use for smooth skin. Eyes, skin, lips, hair, and clothing all have distinctively different
textures. Students will learn the techniques necessary to render these
textures realistically with graphite, carbon, charcoal, and various
blending techniques. Reference photos will be discussed in depth, and
students will learn how to identify and solve potential problems.
The lesson will culminate with everyone working on
the same portrait. A reference photo and the basic outline of the
portrait will be supplied so
students can concentrate on the "fun" part of the drawing
process with the emphasis on shading, texturing, and making the
portrait come to life.
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