Charcoal Drawing with Mike Garcia

This class will cover techniques and concepts to generate expressive, atmospheric charcoal portraits, balancing bold mark-making with careful observation. Topics discussed will include values, edges, handling of materials, and basic facial proportions.

For questions you can contact Cynthia at dunnselphc@yahoo.com

Saturday, May 31, 2025
10am to 2pm
$50 Members/$60 Non Members

Materials List:

• At least two sheets of paper (one for a backup), minimum size of 11×14 inches. I recommend bringing something with a smooth or medium-grain surface, such as Stonehenge Legion White Paper. Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper is a good alternative.
• General’s 6B compressed charcoal sticks
• General’s Charcoal Pencils, at least 2 each of 4B (Soft), 2B (Medium), and HB (Hard)
• Large kneaded eraser
• Clickable eraser (e.g. Factis BM-2)
• At least one large blending stump
• Drawing board
• 2 clips and/or artists’ tape, to secure your drawing to your board
• Sandpaper pad or paper, medium grit
• Optional: a chamois or spare cotton rag, for more delicate blending and softening

Note: Students may substitute other drawing materials if they wish and if they have some experience with them, but the instructor will be using the specific items listed above.