Light & Shadow Workshop

Description

Come participate in the centuries old tradition of separating lights from darks with Keeley Rae in this one day workshop. All levels welcome! This workshop will focus on how lighting creates form, contrast, and edges. Students will participate in a demo followed by practical application exercises. The class will discuss different light situations effects the illusion of form and value. Principles taught will apply for both drawing and painting students. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Keeley Rae is a portrait and figurative artist in the DC metro area and a copyist at the National Gallery of Art. Keeley is an instructor for classical realism drawing and painting at multiple top art schools in the DMV area. Keeley began her art career at 17 being commissioned to paint several murals around her home near Portland, Oregon. After graduating with her bachelor’s in fine arts from Bringham Young University- Idaho, where she worked as a studio and gallery assistant for Utah artist J. Kirk Richards. During a visit with family to DC, she receive an offer to teach art classes. A short visit become a permanent move to the nation’s capital. She has since been involved in the DC art scene, showcasing at local galleries, teaching classes, and painting in museums. WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday Oct 24th 2- 5 pm. SUPPLY LIST:-18x24 newsprint -Sketchbook -Two sheets of medium toned Charcoal paper or Canson paper -Vine charcoal -Charcoal pencils Generals brand 2b,4b,6b, -Easers- kneaded and pink -Pencil sharper (I like AFMAT Long Point sharpers)