MICHAEL BERGT (click here to go to his web site)

Drawing on a toned ground

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October 14 - 16

$550 (incl. materials)

Skill level: all levels

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Learn the classical technique of drawing on preparing toned paper. I tone my paper with rabbit skin glue and dry pigments. I use color pencil with gouache to achieve a full tonal range to create studies for paintings, or fully realized finished drawings.

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In the workshop, we will be drawing the portrait from life on toned paper on a green ground. Values are established first, then flesh tones are laid on top of the tonal underdrawing. Finally, finished touches are rendered with gouache highlights and shadows.

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Students can also can work from their own source material if they prefer.

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All materials are provided

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