Two Realistic Drawing Workshops

At the foothills of the Rockies in Westminster, Colorado
Sign up for one class, or both, for a full 4 days of extensive training!

All supplies are included!
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One Day
Textures and Contrast
July 11th, 2013

Three Day
Rough Skin Portraits
July 12 - July 14th, 2013

Learn how to increase contrast and texture to make your work "pop"

This special one day drawing workshop will get you up to speed with the supplies, and pencils I use to create my realistic drawings. You will also learn the basic principles you can use to create more texture and contrast in your work. If you haven't taken a workshop from me before, this is a great class to get your feet wet with my techniques.

Learn how I create the look of realistic wood

Through demonstrations and hands on exercises, You will learn the techniques I use for smooth skin, rough skin, wood, metal, glass, as well as interesting background textures.

Learn to draw smooth, even
background textures

Lighting situations for still life and portrait art will be discussed and demonstrated, as well as how light can effect the appearance of these varied textures. Compositional techniques will be covered so the students will understand how the achieve maximum impact and realism.

Learn to create realistic skin textures right down to the pores of the skin.

This class three day class will focus the techniques necessary to create a realistic looking rough skin texture. This is a great technique for older men and character studies. In addition to the skin texture, you will also learn to render realistic looking eyes, nose, lips, and hair, using graphite, carbon, charcoal, and various blending techniques.

You will learn the measuring techniques and tricks I use to make sure the basic line drawing is correct before you start shading.

Even if you haven't drawn a portrait before, you will be amazed at your ability by the end of the class.

This image was done below was done by one of my students BEFORE he took this workshop.

The image below was completed in class
by the same student as the one above.

Reference photos will be discussed in depth, and students will learn how make sure their drawing is a work of art and not just a copy of a photo.

In both of these workshops, I will have examples of my some of my work on display so you can see the degree depth and realism that is possible using my techniques. The goal is to get your work to have the same degree of realism and "pop".

WORKSHOP DETAILS

You can register for one or both classes

Note:
Some of the same basics must be covered in both classes, so if you take both, there will be some duplicate content on the first morning of the 3 day class. But I've found that students appreciate the review of this extremely important material.

Educator:	J. D. Hillberry
Dates:	One Day - Textures and Contrast -July 11th, 2013 9 am to 4pm Three Day - Rough Skin Portraits - July 12th - 14th 9 am to 4 pm each day
Location:	SpringHill Suites by Marriott 6845 W. 103rd Avenue Westminster, Colorado 80021 USA A special Group Rate of $84.00 is available for those that wish to stay at the workshop hotel. An email with the group rate code will be sent to you after you register.
Primary Media:	Charcoal, Graphite and Carbon Pencils
Tuition: 1 day Textures	Total cost $148.00 A deposit of $74.00 will secure your spot.
3 days Portraits	Total cost $390.00 A deposit of $195.00 will secure a spot
4 days Textures & Portraits	Total cost $538.00 A deposit of $269.00 will secure a spot
Included Supplies (Yours to keep)	* You will get even more than what is listed below * 4 sheets of Arches 140lbs HP Watercolor paper (11" x 15") 6 Premium Kimberly Graphite Pencils(6h, 2h, f, b, 4b, 6b, 9xxb) 2 Primo Euro Blend Generals Charcoal Pencils (hb, b,) 1 Generals Charcoal Pencil (2h extra hard) 1 Elite Grande 5000 (Extra Dark Primo Charcoal) 1 Generals Carbon Sketch Pencil (soft) 1 Tuff Stuff Eraser Pen 1 Kneaded eraser 1 Blue Tack (for erasing) 2 Medium Blending Stumps 2 Small Tortillions 1 Foam Brush 1 Blending Chamois 1 White felt pad for blending 1 pencil sharpener 1 Sand paper for sharpening pencils Class hand-out including detailed instructions outlining the techniques taught in class
Maximum Class Size:	20 Students

If these dates work for you, please register early. My classes sell out very fast.
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If you have any question at all about my classes, please call (303) 469-0059 or email me at:
questions@jdhillberry.com

Comments from Previous Workshop Students:

"Many people can paint or draw exceptionally well – but most of them are not equipped to teach. This was not the case with J. D. – presented a very well thought out program – very easy to understand."

"Great course, lots learned in short time – will improve my portrait drawing. I will sign up for additional classes"

"Having taken art classes in drawing, this is by far the best instruction I’ve ever had. This was a first class affair! From start to finish. It is sad for the people who missed it."

"J.D. is very thorough and has a very good way of explaining things in an informal - relaxed atmosphere."

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