Description
This course will provide instruction on creating realistic charcoal portraits based on photographs. Students will learn various strategies for creating photo-based drawings that have a balance of realism and personal expression.
Students will provide their own source images or use some from Nicole’s collection.
Images can be emailed to hello@nullnicolewilliford.com at least 24 hours before the workshop so that she can prepare and print the images.
This course will provide the basics to a beginner or build on an experienced artist’s knowledge. It will benefit anyone who wants to explore the special qualities that result from drawing from a photo.
About the instructor:
Nicole Williford is a representational painter living in Portland, OR. Trained in traditional portrait painting, her work spans from tight realism to abstract color fields. For Williford, art making is a practice of meditation as well as a method of processing the overwhelming stimulation present in day to day life. Her work revolves around personal narratives, nostalgia and identity.
About the classroom space:
Ulna studio is a creative space located on the 2nd floor of the Portland Storage Building at 215 SE Morrison St. There is elevator access upon arrival for your in-person class, but exiting students have the option to walk down a stairway.
We offer a 50% discount to Black, Indigenous, and Trans folks, use the coupon code MAGENTA at check out.