The link to to this workshop will be avilible here on Nov 18th at 7:00pm
Learn techniques for using powdered charcoal/vine charcoal/knead-able eraser and gesso to evoke contemplation or action through a black and white rendering.
Suggested Materials List:
Canvas surface large enough to received rapid painting strokes when applying gesso with a larger brush.
Jar of powdered charcoal
Paint brush for applied a detailed sketch with powder
Package of fine vine charcoal
Knead-able eraser
Gesso – I use Liquitex or Golden.
Tear off Palette
Water
Brush cleaner
Large house painter sash brush or large 1” good quality hair brush.
Fixative spray – after to fix the drawing and painted elements together.
Glaze – spray or roll on after many layers of fixative. Requires two to three coats
Tools:
A floor size easel.
Large Cotton Drop cloth
Paint brushes -- small end, long handled brush for sketching with charcoal
Gesso
Rags
Large brushes 2” house sash brushes or a large 1” wide – 1.25” long good quality hair-brush for applying gesso
Water Bucket for washing brushes
Chair if needed and a beverage to keep you hydrated.
Mask