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SUMMARY:Portraiture in Charcoal with Michael Simms
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, Michael Simms is back with his charcoal portraiture workshop. Excitingly the workshop has been extended to two days\, giving students more time to develop\, practice and hone their skills under the guidance of Michael. \nIn this workshop\, students will learn how to draw the human face with charcoal – one of the most versatile and expressive mediums. Michael will provide his unique tips and tricks on how to simplify the face into basic shapes to make portraiture fun and accessible. \nMichael will conduct demonstrations and provide individual feedback to students throughout both days. \nStudents will also have the opportunity to visit Michael Simms Stages exhibition in the Mazda Gallery of NERAM. \nTopics covered include: \n\nOverview of materials: the different types of charcoal and how to use it\nThe proportions of the human face\nHow to simplify the human face into basic planes and tonal shapes\nHow to break down individual facial features\nHow to build structure into your portrait\nCapturing a ‘likeness’\nUnderstanding tonal values\nHow to achieve a sense of volume and form in your drawings\nDrawing from a live model\nThe impact of lighting\n\nDATE | Saturday and Sunday\, 1st & 2nd of November \nTIME |  10am – 4.00pm both days \nVENUE | Packsaddle Studio \nCOST |  General Price $221.00   –   FoN/Culture Club member Price $245.00 \nAll materials are included \nMin 10\, Max 14 \n  \n\n\nImage: Courtesy of Michael Simms \n
URL:https://www.neram.com.au/event/portraiture-in-charcoal-with-michael-simms/
CATEGORIES:Art Classes,Event,Workshops
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