Charcoal is such a versatile medium. You can use charcoal to draw tightly rendered details or bold, expressive marks. Did you know that you can also paint with charcoal?
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When mixing charcoal powder with water, you can paint with it in a way that is very similar to watercolor. Charcoal can create beautiful washes, drips and splatters and you can add new layers over dry layers. When the water evaporates, all that is left on the surface is charcoal. Charcoal that you can add to, erase, smudge and draw on. It is a fun way to combine expressive painting techniques with familiar drawing techniques.
Instructor Demos
Participants' Work
Dates: Nov. 7, 14 & 21
Location: B.Marie's Atelier & Gallery located in the Bring's Historic Building,
236 S. Scott Ave., Suite 300, Tucson, Arizona 85705
Instructor: Lisa Larrabee
Format: Lecture & demonstration, studio practice with individual feedback or one-on-one instruction.
Level: Beginners with some drawing and/or painting experience to intermediate are welcome!
Medium: Charcoal powder, sticks and charcoal pencils
Technique: Combining a variety of charcoal drawing and painting techniques
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class.
