Expressive Drawing in Nitram

Service Description

Nitram is a professional grade charcoal, offering the control of a pencil yet more variety in mark making. Dive into the art of charcoal drawing in this 8-week course, perfect for both beginners and experienced artists seeking to explore advanced techniques with charcoal. Using Nitram charcoal, charcoal powder, and a variety of papers, each session introduces innovative ways to create bold, textured, and atmospheric artwork. Whether working with dry or wet mediums, students will develop technical skills. The Course Will Cover: Mastery of Core Charcoal Techniques: Advanced skills in mark-making, blending, and erasing to create dynamic, expressive drawings. - Developing Tonal Range and Depth: Techniques for achieving rich tonal contrasts, layered shading, and atmospheric depth to enhance compositions. - Capturing Gesture and Movement: Expressive line work with varied line weight to convey energy, rhythm, and mood. - Integration of Wet and Dry Techniques: Experimentation with liquid charcoal alongside dry applications for unique textures and multidimensional effects. - Exploration of Natural Textures: Rendering organic forms with detail and contrast, capturing the rhythms and depth of natural elements. - Building a Cohesive Portfolio: Completion of a final project with critique, helping students refine their unique, expressive style. This course will equip students with the professional skills needed to elevate their drawing skills. EDS provides a majority of the materials but students must bring: - Putty eraser - Nitram Batons Assorted Charcoals Pack of 8 (contains charcoal sticks 2x H, 2x HB, 2x B, and 2x B+) and sandpaper sharpening pads or Nitram Starter Kit 5 Piece Set, which includes a sharpening block Zuzanna Salamon is a representational artist whose work is deeply rooted in traditional techniques. She studied in Poland, Scotland, the Czech Republic, and Italy, experiences that have shaped her artistic approach. In 2020, she graduated from Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen with a degree in painting. Her art is a conversation between a deep respect for classical methods and a contemporary sensibility. Zuzanna’s work has garnered numerous awards, including the the de Laszlo Medal for Excellence at the RBA, the John Lynn Commemorative Award at the RSA, and the RSA John Kinross Scholarship. Her drawings have been exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Shows, the Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibitions, the Royal Society of British Artists Exhibition.