Workshop | Colored Pencil Drawing & Painting 4-Week

Wednesdays May 13, 20, 27 & June 3 | 5pm to 8pm (No makeup dates)

Join our 4-week creative journey and unlock the full potential of colored pencils! From mastering strokes and blending to rich textures and vibrant color effects, you'll learn step-by-step techniques to bring your artwork to life. Each class includes hands-on projects, personalized critiques, and tips to help you develop your own artistic style.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this class will inspire, challenge, and elevate your art! All you need is your curiosity, creativity, and a set of pencils - we'll do the rest. Students must bring their own supplies.

• Week 1: Introduction to Colored Pencil Strokes Techniques, 12-colored pencil mixing chart, Demo on how to set up 3-colored project
• Week 2: Critiques of last week projects, Blending with Colored Pencil, Layering of Possibilities/Creating Values, Color Saturation and Temperature
• Week 3: Critiques of last week projects, Image Transfer, Creating Dramatic Texture, Layering and Blending
• Week 4: Critiques of last week projects, Understanding Values, Basic Color Theory and Mixing Colors, Elements of Design & Achieving, and Expressive Effects

1. Colored pencils: Faber-Castell Polychromous (Preferred) 12 color set or more. Or Prismacolor Premier (12 color set or more)

2. Prismacolor Colorless Blender Pencil

3. Colored pencil paper Pad (Vellum Bristol or Stonehenge)

4. Stumps or Tortillons

5. H Graphite Pencil

6. White block (chisel) eraser

7. Gamsol (OMS, Odorless Mineral Spirit)

8.Tracing Paper 9" x 12"

9.Kneaded Eraser

10.Clear Ruler

11.Dusting Brush

12.Tombow Mono Zero Eraser (Round Small and/or Rectangular)

13.Q-tips and Cotton Balls

14.Xacto Knife

15.Stencil Brush

16.Fine sanded paper (small piece to sharpen pencil lead)

For any question regarding this list, e-mail the instructor Galal Ramadan at [email protected] or 786-587-3990.

About the Instructor:

Galal Ramadan is an award-winning, self-taught master of colored pencil art and an art instructor based in Fort Lauderdale. Ramadan's career spans graphic design, marketing, and business, but it is his passion for colored pencil that defines his artistic practice. A signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA, CPX), UK Colored Pencil Society (UKCPS, UKCPSO), and a member and an elected member of several prestigious international art organizations. Ramadan’s profile and his artwork have been featured in several International Art Magazines. Ramadan has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions. His work is known for its vibrant use of color and intricate detail, creating artwork that moves between Expressiveness and Neo- Realism. Ramadan's creative process, rooted in colored pencil, offers a therapeutic experience, allowing him to enter a state of "flow" while exploring cultural themes, the beauty of nature, and the fundamental elements of life. Through his art, Ramadan aims to shift perspectives, telling stories that encourage viewers to see the world in a new light. Ramadan was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt and moved to the USA in 1985.

** Please note, Refunds will be processed only if requested 72+ hours prior to scheduled workshop date/time. No refund will be given if requested less than seventy two (72) hours until scheduled workshop time for any reason. Only one ticket transfer will be allowed per person per workshop type, and will only occur if requested outside of the 72 hour mark of the registered workshop. To request a refund and cancel your ticket, please call 561-330-9614**

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