Drawing from the Masters in Charcoal with Travis Wilson
This workshop will be all about studying from the masters in charcoal on newsprint. Master studies are most beneficial for the student if we can get out of the mindset of just "copying" and into the mindset of "interpreting" the masters.
This is not a class where you will mindlessly copy a master, but think critically about lighting, form, rendering, planes, structure anatomy and perspective using the drawing tools that you have learned already and techniques demonstrated by the instructor. This course will be a great opportunity to learn about the process of image making, and higher level concepts in finishing and rendering an image.
A Dean Cornwell illustration will be demonstrated and handouts of masterworks will be provided. Students can choose their own master with instructor approval.
Schedule
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 17:00
Lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00
Program
Each session will start with an instructor demonstration of 30 minutes. In the remaining time students will draw and Travis will provide individual trace-over corrections and critiques on student work.
Day 1:
- Session 1: Freehand drawing techniques, gridding approach and initial setup
- Session 2: Linear lay-in and foundations
Day 2:
- Session 1: Continuing the Layin
- Session 2: Two Value and Shading
Day 3:
- Session 1: Rendering the study
- Session 2: Rendering the study
Materials
Demos and Instructor drawings will be done with the following materials:
- Smooth newsprint paper, 18”x24”.
- Drawing board, 18”x24”
- Conte 1710b Charcoal Pencils
- Wolff’s Carbon Charcoal Pencils (4b and 6b)
- Kneaded Eraser
Atelier note: See our materials list to find options where to buy smooth newsprint and Wolff's Carbon pencils.
Info
- There is a B&B Hotel right next to the atelier
- The building behind the atelier has an affordable Airbnb apartment
- A bit farther away, but usually cheaper: Meininger Hotel
- If you have any questions leave us a message
Drawing from the Masters
with Travis Wilson
The workshop is in english.
General Workshop Conditions
- The workshop will only take place with sufficient bookings.
- Please only pay when you receive an e-mail confirmation that the workshop is taking place.
- The price includes tuition, VAT and model fees. Materials, accommodation and travels are not included.
- You confirm your seat by full payment or a deposit payment.
- Bookings made less than 8 weeks before the workshop date must be paid in full.
- The price must be paid in full no later than 8 weeks prior to the workshop. Otherwise the booking will be forfeited.
- Cancellations made less than 8 weeks prior to the workshop must pay the full price.
- If the workshop is cancelled by our side, you will get 100 % of your payments reimbursed. Including the deposit.
