Artist Demonstration: The Figure In Colored Pencil with Amy Erickson

On Friday, August 22, Manifest Drawing Center will welcome artist Amy Erickson to our Central Parkway facility, where she will be conducting a 3-hour public demonstration of her approach to the figure in colored pencil (includes a 30-minute intermission). Working from a live model, Amy will discuss each phase of her process while completing a painting in front of the audience. All attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the development of the artwork.

The demo is the introductory part of Ericksons' latest workshop with Manifest Drawing Center – The Figure In Colored Pencil

These tickets are specifically for the general public not enrolled in the workshop.

Learn more and register for the full workshop at: www.manifestdrawingcenter.org

About the Instructor:

Amy Erickson is an observational painter who lives and works in Seattle, Washington. She earned a BFA in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute and has pursued further training in painting and figure drawing at Gage Academy of Art (Trowbridge Atelier, 2020; Flack Atelier, 2019). Amy has taught workshops for Warrior Art Camp, Townsend Atelier, Gage Academy of Art, and the Penn Studio School. She currently teaches for the Modern Color Atelier at Gage Academy of Art. Amy has exhibited in many cities in the US and in the UK, including Truro, Seattle and New York. Erickson’s work depicts figures, objects, and places with a dreamy, emotional quality. As an instructor, Amy focuses on helping students construct strong compositions that prioritize color and value relationships.

Manifest's mission is to stand for quality in the visual arts, as well as the importance of creative research, meaningful and accessible art-based experiences for the public, deep learning, and the rigorous documentation of exceptional art for posterity.

Our Drawing Center promotes and explores drawing, photography, and related activities as rich and culturally significant art forms through the pursuit of educational hands-on activities focused on visual literacy, critical thinking, and skill development.

Manifest's new facility, "M1" at 3464 Central Parkway, provides multiple studio classrooms, private lesson space, a darkroom, a film processing room, and a multi-purpose lecture and class meeting space as well as on-site parking, grounds, and exterior spaces in which to relax, discuss, and make art. The studios are outfitted with professional equipment, furniture, and study aids.

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