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Join guest instructor Natalia Rodriguez for a course in charcoal drawing. Each class will build on the one before to give you a firm foundation in this artistic technique. Please make sure that you can attend all 5 classes before registering. You will automatically be registered for the entire series. Participants must provide their own supplies. Charcoal drawing supplies are relatively inexpensive and can be found locally or online.
This class is open to adults and teens age 15 and up and will be held via Zoom, a free online presentation platform. Here is a description for the course provided by our instructor (a copy of this information can be downloaded to the right):
Who is this course for: This charcoal drawing series is for anyone who wants to learn how to draw a portrait. This course is also for beginners and for drawing enthusiasts.
What you will learn: You will learn to draw portraits like a pro! You will understand light and shadow.You will understand blending. You will learn a simple technique to make a portrait composition and to represent a human face accurately from a frontal view in a precise and simple way. You will be able you create your own portraits and to draw portraits of your favorite characters.
What you will need:
- An electronic device with internet and zoom access, camera and microphone.
- Charcoal or pastel paper
- Charcoal pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B (or equivalent hardness)
- Here is a link to help you choose your materials. You don't need to purchase the most expensive brand, just make sure to get a range of hardness https://www.thedrawingsource.com/drawing-pencils.html
- White charcoal pencil
- Soft eraser
- Ruler
- Paper towels
- A positive attitude!
About the instructor: My name is Natalia, I was born and raised in México and moved to Dallas, TX a couple of years ago. My interest in arts started at a very young age. As an only child, I spent most of my spare time creating art at home. I loved creating art, but it wasn't until I got into high school that I decided to take my art to the next level. Over the years, I've completed art courses to achieve an innovative and forward-thinking arts education. I've participated in multiple collective exhibits and in 2018 I had my first solo art show. It was in 2015 when I started my journey as an art instructor. And since then, teaching art has become a major part of my life.
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