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The class will sketch from nature using various kinds of charcoal and other drawing tools. You will start by exploring composition; nature is full of complex details, so your sketch will be as much about what you omit as what you include. Then you will build the atmosphere and light of a drawing, focusing on the general forms, shapes and tones. Gradually, you will explore additive and subtractive drawing techniques to carve out more and more structure, slowly moving towards the textures and select details that we wish to emphasize. Illustrative images by Elody.
MATERIALS: If you have sketching supplies, bring them if you wish. If not, materials will be available including drawing paper, vine charcoal, compressed charcoal sticks and pencils, erasers, etc. If you have a drawing board or plein air easel, bring that.
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION DETAILS
- Intended for adults and mature teens with a serious interest in their art
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Registration free but required
- Limited to 12 participants, early action suggested
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To register, contact Elody by email: elodyg@gmail.com.
- Seating provided, but bring your own chair if you prefer
- BYO lunch
WORKSHOP LEADER DETAILS
Elody Gyekis is a painter and multi-disciplinary artist based in Pennsylvania. She has an MFA in Painting from the New York Academy of the Arts and a BFA in Painting and Ceramics from Penn State. She is currently on the faculty of the New York Academy of Art where she teaches online classes. She was a founding artist at the Green Drake Gallery in Millheim and she frequently does community oriented / community participatory projects. Additional information about Elody and her art is available on her website.
Free event, registration required. Restroom available.
Inclement weather plan will be communicated to registrants.
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