Sketching the Head in Charcoal

This four week course will focus on the anatomy of the head as we work from live models. Abandoning the fuss of oil paints, students will have the opportunity to better focus on the ever critical importance of structure, basic planes of the head and the effect of light on the sitter. We will also explore handling techniques to achieve roundness of form, placement of the features and the addition of just enough detail to achieve an uncanny likeness.

About the instructor Paul Abeleira is a graduate of Western’s Visual Arts program. He continues his own studies in still life and portraiture in workshops  in New York, Wisconsin and Arizona, and has instructed artists in many facets of visual arts. Paul has taught at TAP for over 10 years and has received positive responses from his students who characterize him as a sensitive coach with a broad range of skills and knowledge. He is committed to making the learning experience worthwhile.

Thursday evenings 6:00pm to 8:30pm

June 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2022

Instructor: Paul Abeleira

Location: Cocker Fulton Studio

$190 + materials