Classes
Figure Drawing With Pencils + Markers
Learn to draw the human body with graphite pencils and colorful markers! This class will cover technical approaches to using graphite pencils to draw the human body from a live model, and will incorporate expressive approaches to add shading and color to those drawings using colorful brush markers. This course is great for artists who want to develop their representational drawing skills, while growing their creativity and confidence with color. All styles and skill levels welcome!
Special Notes
- All materials will be provided.
On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
About the Instructor
Grace Mae Huddleston
Grace Mae Huddleston (she/they) is a multi-media artist and educator based in Richmond, VA. She has taught for 10 years in community centers, schools, and universities. As an educator, Grace empowers adults and teens of all skill levels to deepen their connection to art making. Her teaching emphasizes skill building and creativity, and she loves it when students put personality into their creations! Grace primarily teaches all things 2D, including drawing, painting, and mixed media. She also has experience leading workshops on textile art and creative writing.
In her own art practice, Grace creates colorful drawing, painting, and textiles. Nature is her main inspiration, but art history, film, and comics also influence her work. She has shown and published her art in contexts ranging from zines and academic journals, to punk cafes and formal concert halls, as well as galleries and museums. Grace is a recipient of the Russell Foundation Grant and the VCUarts Inclusive Grant.
Website: gracemaehuddleston.art
Instagram: by.gracemae