CHARCOAL PORTRAITS | 2-DAY WORKSHOP
DATE/TIME:
Friday, September 18th 10am-2pm
Saturday, September 19th 10am-2pm
COST: $140 LGAA Members | $160 Non-Members
CONTACT: Brenda Overdier | Phone/Text: 850-776-9391
WorkshopInfo@granburyart.org
Come watch Jim give a demonstration during our September meeting on Monday, September 14th in the Shanley House Studio! Meeting begins at 6pm. 224A N Travis Street across from the Hood County Library.
View more of HIS work at
Instagram – @jhastings40
(must have instagram to view)
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME
Students will learn techniques for using different densities of charcoal in the production of two to three black and white tonal portraits. We will discuss facial proportions, how to get a range of value in charcoal, and historical references in learning to create portraits. Students should come with 2-3 photographic references of themselves or people they know.
SUPPLY LIST
- 1 soft and 1 hard charcoal pencils
- 1 white charcoal pencil
- 1 blending stump
- 1 Kneaded eraser
- 1 pad of Strathmore, or comparable, toned gray 11×14 sketch paper, medium surface
- Masonite or flat drawing board surface and clips
- 2-3 photos of themselves or people they know.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jim Hastings, is a Dallas native. He earned a BFA in Painting and Drawing from the Kansas City Art Institute, and a MA in Art Education from the University of North Texas. He has been a working artist and teacher for the last 26 years.
“My artwork is primarily figurative, with a focus on portraiture and family relationships. Human interactions, comedy, and honest depictions of life are what I’m constantly trying to find as I make pictures. More recently I have explored depictions of memories, specifically of individuals in my family who have passed on. When people look at my drawings or paintings, I hope they see something familiar. There are so many aspects of our lives that are universal, and yet we often feel alone. I hope that people will see themselves laying on a couch or working in the yard or helping a child get ready for bed.”
Jim is married and the father of 4 daughters and 1 son.