The Portrait in Charcoal with Kristen Valle Yann, Tallahassee, FL

October 14-15, 2022, 9am-4pm

“The Portrait in Charcoal with Kristen Valle Yann”

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In this workshop, Kristen will take you through the fundamentals of the portrait. Using her classical training, she will instruct students on the basics of measurement/proportion, as well as value, form, and mark making, to achieve optimal likeness in a short amount of time.

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Day One: 

Portrait sketch in charcoal 

Morning session 9am-12pm 

Lunch: 12pm-1pm

Afternoon session 1pm-4:30pm

Day Two: 

Portrait sketch in charcoal 

Morning session 9am-12pm 

Lunch: 12pm-1pm

Afternoon session 1pm-4:30pm

 

    List of materials:

    • Medium to large drawing pad
    • Drawing board
    • Vine charcoal
    • charcoal sticks 
    • medium and hard charcoal pencil. 

    *Optional: Black Pan pastel powder with a soft tip palette knife

     

    Bio:

    Kristen Yann is a classical representational oil painter and former resident artist of East Oaks Studio. Born and raised in a rural town just north of Tampa, Kristen spent much of her childhood inspired by nature and the quiet beauty around her. In 2018, Kristen received a BFA from Florida State University, specializing in painting and drawing. Currently, Kristen is a full-time artist, working in subjects from portrait and figure, to landscape and still life, each representing a still and contemplative quality. Kristen’s work has honored her notable recognition with organizations such as The Portrait Society of America. Her work can be found at Collins Galleries in Cape Cod and Sugarlift Gallery in New York City along with public and private collections. For more info about Kristen visit her website: www.kristenyann.com

     

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