About the Workshop
Let's go back to the basics and learn from the Italians! ;-)
Most people draw using the ADDITIVE technique of adding marks to the
paper. We are going to be drawing using the SUBTRACTIVE technique where our erasers become like paint brushes in this fun and absolutely beautiful style
We will be reviewing
The importance of FORM
Chiaroscuro
Toning paper
Sfumato
Value / single light source
Additive vs. Subtractive
About the Artist
Sandra Nass Misiak graduated from Sheridan's Fine Arts Certificate program with Honour Roll standing. She currently lives in the Niagara area and enjoys working and teaching in a variety of mediums. She has done several commissioned pieces and has sold several of her works within Canada as well as the United States. Always seeking new challenges and subject matter, Sandra shares her belief in life-long learning with the many students she teaches.
Materials list: (note: the timing will be geared for people sketching along)
Larger sized sketchbook for drawing
Soft black charcoal stick
black charcoal pencil
white charcoal pencil (Conte will also do the job for your black & white if you don't have
charcoal)
Erasers! The more you have the better…(a variety …Kneaded, white, gum)
stiff synthetic paintbrush for dust
Paper towel/ jcloth – a few Qtips
Table cover/ apron … it may get dusty … so please protect your clothing/ area
Entirely OPTIONAL/ not necessary:
Exacto knife, blending sticks (Tortillons), Krylon Workable Spray Fixative