Shading in Graphite

Do you want your drawings to look more alive and dynamic? Shading is what you need! This graphite pencils class will teach you the art of taking hand-drawn sketches and contour drawings to the next level. Shading makes any drawing look 3 dimensional, as though you can touch it. If you are a beginner to intermediate level drawer, this 2-hour shading class is for you. The Instructor, Jessi Small will demonstrate for you the joy of contrast and blending. There will be reference photos available to choose from or you can bring in your own black and white reference image. If you need it printed, please email the photo to nuveen@artswhitelake.org. All materials are provided. 

Class minimum: 4

Class maximum: 6

About the Instructor:

Since a teenager, Jessi Leigh Small loved to sketch faces, hands, trees, and landscapes. She started her artist professional career drawing pastel portraits for Kaman's Art…