Charcoal Portrait with Live Model

This 4-day workshop offers a focused and immersive experience in charcoal portrait drawing from a live model. Over the course of four sessions (2 hours each), students will be guided step by step through the full process of building a portrait—from initial structure and proportion to value, depth, and expressive detail.

Working with charcoal allows for a direct, tactile connection to the drawing process. Students will learn how to observe more deeply, simplify complex forms, and translate light, shadow, and emotion onto paper.

The workshop is designed to support both beginners and more experienced artists, offering clear guidance while encouraging personal expression.

What you will explore:

• Proportions and structure of the head
• Light and shadow (value relationships)
• Mark-making and charcoal techniques
• Building depth and dimensionality
• Capturing expression and presence
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Each session builds upon the previous one, creating a cohesive and enriching learning experience.