CHERYL MAGELLEN: PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING 2-Day Workshop
Instructor: Cheryl Magellen
Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1, 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Central Art classroom
Max capacity: 8 students
Fee: $150/2 sessions
Cancellation Policy: Class cancellations made within two weeks of the start date will NOT be refunded (exceptions may be considered on an individual basis for unforeseen emergencies).
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In this 2-day workshop we will be taking a in-depth look into portrait drawing and painting. We will begin with the foundational basics of portrait drawing and finish with a fully-rendered, color painting in pastel, acrylic, or oil.
Subjects to be covered…
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Proportion and construction of the head from any angle
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Working from memory, references, and live models
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Light logic and value structure
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Tonal drawing using structure and block-ins
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Edge control (hard, soft, lost, found)
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Breaking down the features of the face
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Limited and full palette colors for developing luminous flesh tones
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Model setup and backgrounds
Day 1 will focus on drawing. Day 2 will focus on painting. Open to all skill levels. Beginners welcome. 10-5pm, with an hour for lunch
Limited to 8 students. $150, includes handouts and sample references
Inquire at the front desk for a list of supplies or pre-packaged drawing kit. Bring several portrait references of your choice in both color and black and white.
Note: when choosing references, make sure certain shadow and light areas are not blown out and the light source comes from the left or right side of the subject.
Registered students may email Cheryl with questions.
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