About this Event
Light, Shadow and Value Structures in Figure Drawing
This full-day workshop will focus on understanding light, shadow, and value structures in figure drawing using charcoal on watercolor paper. Working with a live nude model, participants will explore how to organize the figure through clear value relationships and a strong separation of light and shadow.
Throughout the day, we will look at how to simplify complex lighting, identify the main value families, and use value structure to create a stronger sense of form, volume, and depth.
The workshop will include mini lectures, demos, practical exercises, and a longer drawing session at the end focused on applying these ideas in practice. Particular attention will be paid to fall-of-light, halftones, reflected lights and highlights, and to how they function within the overall organization of the drawing.
The workshop is open to all levels: it will provide a strong foundation for beginners, while also offering more experienced students a chance to deepen and refine their understanding of value, light, and form.
Model fees are included.
Date: Feb 20, 2027
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Atelier Artista
1721 29 Ave SW Suite #410, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7
Pre-registration is required.
Instructed by Yulia Tsinko www.yuliatsinko.com
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ATELIER ARTISTA, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada
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