Folding pages = unfolding drawings
Instructor: Mário Linhares
2023 Workshops
Limited Time, Freedom From Worry
When traveling, sometimes you have a limited time to sketch at a great location you really want to remember. Not every sketch do you have unlimited time because of weather, your travelling partner’s patience, or because of circumstances of the…
Hook, Sinker and Your Line- Drawing the Action on the Fishing Pier
Follow the fishermen — and fisherwomen — to tell their “tall tales” through your drawings. This workshop is focused on following a single person, or group of people, through their movements and actions as they reel in their catch of…
Sketching People on the Go
“But they’re always moving!!” Exactly! We will use gesture, cross-contour, and context to study the human form. By working from the inside out and the outside in, drawing people becomes more about energy than form. Our aim is not to…
Up Close and Far Away: Depth and Distance in an Urban Landscape
The Edmonds Waterfront is the perfect place to see and sketch a scene that conveys distance! —In this workshop we’ll explore ways to create a sense of depth and distance in your sketches. We’ll see how size, positioning and detail…
Sketch ‘n Chill – No Stress Outdoor Sketching
Sketching is storytelling. It is about capturing the moment and its essence. It increases visual and spatial awareness and is extremely accessible as a tool for any creative process. It is emotionally rewarding as an artistic endeavor, and if done…
People in the City
This workshop will address one of sketchers’ major challenges–drawing people in urban spaces. Some people will be moving, some will be sitting still. Some will be close to us, and some will be lurking in the distance. We will explore…
Boldly Sketching with Calligraphy Pens
Calligraphy pens — especially those with a fude (bent) nib or square tip — create an amazing range of line widths and effects, all in one single tool. In this workshop, we will learn how to harness the potential of…
Natural frames – how to start and finish your drawings
What makes a good urban composition? Where should you begin your sketches and when is it okay to finish? In drawing as opposed to photography, the artist plays a very active role in filtering their scene. This is a great…
Good Bones
Good sketches start with Good Bones! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to start a sketch by setting up the foundational “bones” in only 3 simple steps. We’ll cover a few essentials of perspective, how to develop a sketch in…