Class Description:

Unleash your artistic talents and embark on a captivating journey into the world of portrait drawing with acclaimed artist Pat Crowley. In this engaging and interactive series of weekly sessions, you'll have the opportunity to explore the intricacies of the human face, masterfully bringing its unique features to life on paper.

 

Class Highlights:

 

• Dual Approach: Discover the artistry of working from both photographs and live models, enhancing your ability to capture the essence of your subjects.

 

• Portraiture Emphasis: Dive deep into the portrait genre, focusing on the intricacies of the head and face. From eyes that reveal stories to the subtle curves of lips, you'll learn to capture every nuance.

 

• Live Model Experience: Immerse yourself in the creative process as you work with a live model, properly lit in a comfortable studio environment. Experience the challenges and rewards of translating life onto your canvas.

 

• Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of Pat Crowley, a seasoned artist known for their mastery of capturing the human form. Pat will provide personalized guidance, insightful critiques, and valuable techniques.

 

Elevate your drawing skills, expand your artistic horizons, and create stunning portraits that resonate with depth and emotion. Don't miss this chance to be part of Drawing People with Pat Crowley and witness the transformation of your artistic abilities.

 

Artist Bio:

Pat Crowley was the Editorial Cartoonist for the Palm Beach Post (Florida) from 1979 to 1994 and Creative Director from 1995 to 2008. His political cartoons were distributed to hundreds of newspapers throughout the United States by the San Diego based Copley News Service and appeared in Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, and the New York Times

 

He was a founding staffer, Editorial Cartoonist, and illustrator for The Hill newspaper in Washington D.C. from 1994 to 2000.