A detailed black and white charcoal sketch of an elderly man with a long beard, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, looking directly at the viewer.

Charcoal

Charcoal

Taught by:

Tamar Greenspoon

$45/week
12-week program · $540 Total

From Charcoal to Portraiture

Discover the expressive possibilities of charcoal while learning how to create realistic portraits. Students will build their understanding of value, light and shadow, proportion, and facial structure while exploring different charcoal techniques and developing their own artistic expression.

    • How to properly use charcoal and different charcoal tools

    • Light and shadow

    • Values and contrast

    • Facial proportions

    • Techniques to create depth and dimension using charcoal

    • How to bring creativity and personal expression into your artwork

    • How to capture character and expression

    • Developing confidence and stronger drawing skills

  • Level: Intermediate

    Prerequisite: Recommended

    Age Group: Teens

    Medium: Charcoal

    Duration: 12 Weeks (3 Months)

    Schedule: Once a week

    Class Length: 1½ hours

    Starts: October 11

    Price: $540

    Supplies: Not included

    Instructor: Tamar Greenspoon

  • If you’ve always wanted to draw portraits but weren’t sure how to get started, this is your chance.

    Take your drawing beyond simple sketches and learn how to create portraits with depth, expression, and realism. If you’re ready to challenge yourself, explore charcoal, and finally create the kind of portraits you’ve always wanted to draw, this is where you begin.

  • Students will primarily create charcoal portraits, learning how to capture the structure, features, and character of the human face. Along the way, they’ll experiment with different charcoal techniques and develop their ability to create artwork that is both realistic and expressive.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Tamar Greenspoon

ARTIST & INSTRUCTOR

Tamar has been passionate about art from a young age and knew early on that she wanted to become an artist. She spent years studying instructional books, taking art lessons, and practicing whenever she had the opportunity. Through years of dedication and practice, Tamar developed her skills and established her own artistic path. Today, she creates and sells portraits while continuing to refine and expand her craft. Tamar is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others and hopes to help students strengthen their skills, discover their own artistic abilities, and reach their full creative potential.

SAMPLES OF HER WORK

Black and white portrait of an elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, looking directly at the viewer.
Close-up of a Madonna and Child religious painting, showing part of a woman's face and dark hair, with warm tones and textured background.
A black and white painting or photograph of a woman with long, wavy hair, looking directly at the viewer with a serious expression.
A realistic painting of a woman with dark hair and a serious expression, looking slightly upward.

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