Building Form with Reductive Drawing

About the Open Call

This three-day portrait workshop introduces artists to the reductive method—a process that starts with a toned ground and builds form by erasing and pulling out light, rather than only adding dark marks. This approach emphasizes clarity of value and structure, helping artists see the portrait as an interplay of light and shadow rather than just lines. The workshop begins Friday evening with a class demonstration, followed by two sustained portrait poses over Saturday and Sunday. Participants will work step by step, starting with a flat block-in and gradually modeling form under a single light source. Along the way, instruction will cover anatomy, proportions, and composition, with live demos and individualized critiques to reinforce learning. Key Topics include: • Reductive vs. additive drawing methods • Structure of the head and accurate proportion • Modeling form with light and shadow • Designing effective compositions

What is Offered

3-day weekend workshop, live demonstrations, individualized critiques, instruction on reductive drawing methods, structure of the head and accurate proportion, modeling form with light and shadow, and designing effective compositions.

Requirements

Open to all levels, participants will need to download and prepare materials according to the provided list.

How to Apply

Final Registration Deadline: November 28 REGISTER HERE