Annual Workshop
Water-soluble Graphite Pencil Tricks and Techniques Workshop
This is a one-day workshop with renowned artist Andrea Walker
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please plan to arrive and set-up between 9:30 am and 10:00 am.
Location: Springdale Nazarene Church, 11177 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246. We will be in our usual meeting room on the 2nd floor.
Cost: $75 for CPSA DC 119 members and $95 for non-members
Supplies: You will need to bring:
A 12 inch ruler
3-4 colored pencils in the same color family (such as shades of blues or greens)
Your own lunch – we will have coffee and water, as well as snacks
All other materials will be provided. You will be able to take your water-soluble Sketch & Wash pencil home after the workshop.
Description:
This one day workshop led by Andrea Walker will include a demonstration and guided drawing from start to finish using water-soluble graphite. We will cover a variety of pencil techniques and tricks of the trade to create realistic textures and experiment with the unique effects of water-soluble graphite. We will walk through the stages of a drawing, including the initial sketch and proportions, blocking in values, and then refining with layers. Andrea will share the unique challenges of rendering glass and her method for translating accurate proportions from a reference photo to the drawing paper. She will demonstrate and explain how colored pencils can be layered on top of the graphite drawing to add color to the finished design.
This in-person workshop is open to all levels of experience.
Questions about the workshop email Workshop@CPSA119.org
Andrea Walker has been a friend of DC 119 for several years. Andrea is a nationally recognized fine artist and art educator who creates realistic paintings and drawings, and specializes in portraits and still lifes.
She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design and is now based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Andrea enjoys working with many different mediums and focuses on photorealism. Andrea has led workshops around the country, and her paintings and drawings are featured in curated publications, international juried exhibitions, and private collections throughout the US.
www.andreawalkerartwork.com
Or you can register online and mail a check ($75 for CPSA119 members/$95 for non-members) to:
Carol Topp, Treasurer
10288 Amberwood Ct
West Chester, OH 45241