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Continue reading →: Practicing for the Charcoal Class
I am anxious for my next class to start. We will be using a variety of charcoal that will be supplied in class. So, I do not have to worry about what to bring with me. Paper will also be provided. Practicing is always a good thing for me. I…
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Continue reading →: Drawing Explorations: Colored Pencils
Of all the drawing mediums I have used, colored pencils is a hard one for me to use. I have no idea why. I love working with colors when I’m mixing paint (watercolor, oils, and acrylics). Colored pencils have me stumped. Before class started, Emily told me to pick an…
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Continue reading →: Day 3: Drawing Explorations – Charcoal on Toned Paper
For tonight’s class, Emily told us to bring in Toned paper, charcoal, and white chalk. Emily placed several fruits and veggies on the table and since I was early to class I had a choice of seats. I started to draw the outlines in vine charcoal. Emily suggested I leave…
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Continue reading →: Day 2: Drawing Explorations – Charcoal
Our instructor, Emily, mentioned that we would be using charcoal for our next class. Vine and compressed charcoal to be exact. There were several tables setup with various bottles, mugs, and other objects. I chose to sit at a table with some difficult objects. I like to be challenged. I…
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Continue reading →: Day 1: Drawing Explorations Class – Rough Sketching
When I arrived at my local art gallery, there were several tables setup with still life objects. A few tables were setup with styrofoam objects (cups, cones, etc). Other tables had gray bottles, pots, and fruits. Since I was the first one to arrive, I took a seat at a…



















