Thursday mornings 10am – 12pm
Ages 16 – 99
Students will learn the technique of drawing in reverse–drawing high contrast pictures from photographs using white charcoal pencils on black paper. using a combination of varying pressure, blending stumps and eraser, students will expand their artistic boundaries by shading in highlights and fading in areas of darkness. Subject matter for the projects may be found on the internet or brought from personal photograph collections.
STUDENTS in this class will need to bring supplies to class each week. Supply list: Black paper (preferably 18-by-24-inch), “Generals” Charcoal White #558 pencil, a kneaded eraser, White Pearl eraser, Tombow Knock eraser stick and a variety pack of blending stumps. Supplies may be purchased for about $12 on dickblick.com. Examples of this type of drawing may be found on Bailie’s website, bailiestudios.com on the “Arts Education” page. For questions about the class or supplies, Bailie also may be reached at bailiestudios@gmail.com.