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Charcoal Portrait Drawing
ART 855.65
Work from live models and black and white photos to create portraits, from the early stages of setup to the finishing strokes.
What you can learn.
- Work from live models and black- and- white photographs
- Practice various ways of handling charcoal
- Learn composition theory and design
- Create a finished portrait
About this course:
This four-week workshop will focus on creating portraits, from the early stages of setup to the finishing strokes. Students will work from live models as well as black and white photos while being guided through various ways of handling charcoal in order to create a finished piece. Ways of seeing value, drawing, and edge as well as composition theory and design will be discussed. Appropriate for beginners.Contact Us
Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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