(Sold Out) Portrait Drawing Intensive, 3-day workshop with Allison Parker

Join Grand Central Atelier graduate Allison parker (http://www.krop.com/allisonparker/) for this three-part Portrait Drawing Intensive.

In this three-session portrait drawing intensive, students will study the basic anatomy of the skull in order to create a more three-dimensional likeness of the model. Concepts will include basic composition and gesture to set up the portrait, identifying bony landmarks of the skull, creating a ‘block-in’ or detailed outline, and using careful shading to suggest the unique forms of the portrait. Students will learn to trouble-shoot their work using basic anatomy and perspective concepts, visual comparisons, and measuring. Students are encouraged to work in graphite and white chalk on toned paper.

Day 1- Anatomy of the face, looking for composition and gesture, demo of beginning the block-in. Sunday -February 14th 12-4 pm

Day 2- Refining the block-in to create a likeness and three-dimensional outline. Sunday -February 21st 12-4 pm

Day 3- Identifying a light effect, shading demo, refining the drawing using shades and highlights. Sunday -February 28th 12-4 pm

Instructors Work

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Allison Parker completed a four-year course of study in classical drawing and painting at the Grand Central Academy. Her experience includes many hours of drawing and painting from the live model as well as ecorche´ and anatomical studies. Ms. Parker holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Painting and Illustration. Her work has received awards from the Salmagundi Club, the New York Society of Illustrators, and American Illustration Magazine. It has been featured on television as part of the documentary ‘Secrets of New York.’ Allison is a member of Brooklyn Brush Studios in Bushwick, Brooklyn where she paints and teaches privately.