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Colored Pencil Drawing Class – “Advanced Portrait” (This class is for intermediate and advanced students) Join award-winning artist and Bonnet House Instructor, Galal Ramadam, in our lovely air-conditioned Island Theater.
Sat., Mar. 16, 2024, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Students will learn how to Create skin tones, gain confidence in capturing a likeness, gain confidence in drawing portraits in colored pencil, master how to “whisper” and “scream” with your colored pencils, draw realistic, expressive eyes with loads of depth, learn to layer all kinds of color without worrying about getting “mud”, and understand how to simplify without losing realism.

Cost: Price $115 member – $130 non-member (All sales are final and non-refundable)

 

Galal Ramadan is an award-winning self-taught master colored pencil artist, art instructor and art therapy practitioner. His career had been in graphic design, marketing and business. He was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt and resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the last five years he participated in over than 65 solo, national, and international exhibitions.

He received Signature Statuses (Certificates of Achievements): UKCPS and UKCPSO in Nov. 2022 , and CPSA in July 2023. His artwork has earned many awards and recognitions, and has been featured in several articles published in National Art Magazines. He does accept art commissions, fine art print (Giclee). Contact : @galalramadan1, Facebook: galal.ramadan or by Email: [email protected]

 

Colored Pencil Drawing Class – “Intro to Colorful Bird” (This class is for intermediate and advanced students) Join award-winning artist and Bonnet House Instructor, Galal Ramadam, in our lovely air-conditioned Island Theater.
Sat., Mar. 9, 2024, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Students will learn how to:
– Creates feathers, crown, nape, wings and tail
– How to apply multiple colors in translucent layers
– Gain confidence in drawing bird portraits in colored pencil
– Understand the importance of values. Shading is an essential part of creating a
realistic bird drawing.
– Master how to “whisper” and “scream” with your colored pencils
– Draw realistic, expressive eyes with loads of depth
– Understand how to simplify without losing realism

The instructor will provide:
– Reference Photo
– Basic line drawing
– Colored pencil Stonehenge white paper
– Fixative for final

Colored Pencil Drawing Class – “Intro to a Pet Portrait” (This class is for intermediate and advanced students)
Sat., Jan. 20, 2024, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Students will learn how to:
– Gain confidence in capturing a likeness
– Gain confidence in drawing portraits in colored pencil
– Master how to “whisper” and “scream” with your colored pencils
– Draw realistic, expressive eyes with loads of depth
– Learn to layer all kinds of color without worrying about getting “mud”
– Understand how to simplify without losing realism

The instructor will provide:
– Reference Photo
– Basic line drawing
– Colored pencil Stonehenge white paper
– Fixative for final
Click here for the student supply list.

$65 member – $75 non-member  (all sales are final and non-refundable)

Colored Pencil Drawing Class – “Intro to Orchids” (This class is for intermediate and advanced students.)  Join award-winning artist and instructor, Galal Ramadam, in our lovely air-conditioned Island Theater.
Sat., Jan. 13, 2024, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Students will learn how to:
– Gain confidence in drawing vibrant Orchids in colored pencil
– Master how to “whisper” and “scream” with your colored pencils
– Use the four-value approach to color, light, shadow and form to create a beautiful Orchid.
– Learn to layer all kinds of color without worrying about getting “mud”
– Understand how to simplify without losing realism

The instructor will provide:
– Reference Photo
– Basic line drawing
– Colored pencil Stonehenge white paper
– Fixative for final
Click here for the student supply list.

$65 member – $75 non-member  (all sales are final and non-refundable)
Register Here!

Galal Ramadan is an award-winning self-taught master colored pencil artist, art instructor and art therapy practitioner. His career had been in graphic design, marketing and business. He was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt and resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the last five years he participated in over than 65 solo, national, and international exhibitions.

He received Signature Statuses (Certificates of Achievements): UKCPS and UKCPSO in Nov. 2022 , and CPSA in July 2023. His artwork has earned many awards and recognitions, and has been featured in several articles published in National Art Magazines. He does accept art commissions, fine art print (Giclee). Contact : @galalramadan1, Facebook: galal.ramadan or by Email: [email protected]

This class has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Colored Pencil Drawing Class – “Intro to a Child Portrait” (This class is for intermediate and advanced students) Join award-winning artist and instructor, Galal Ramadam, in our lovely air-conditioned Island Theater.
Sat., Aug. 19, 2023, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor will provide:
– Reference Photo
– Basic line drawing
– Colored pencil Stonehenge white paper
– Fixative for final
Click here for the student supply list.

Students will learn how to:
– Create skin tones
– Gain confidence in capturing a likeness
– Gain confidence in drawing portraits in colored pencil
– Master how to “whisper” and “scream” with your colored pencils
– Draw realistic, expressive eyes with loads of depth
– Learn to layer all kinds of color without worrying about getting “mud”
– Understand how to simplify without losing realism

$65 member – $75 non-member  (all sales are final and non-refundable)
This class has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Galal Ramadan is an award-winning self-taught master colored pencil artist, art instructor and art therapy practitioner. His career had been in graphic design, marketing and business. He was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt and resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the last five years he participated in over than 65 solo, national, and international exhibitions.

He received Signature Statuses (Certificates of Achievements): UKCPS and UKCPSO in Nov. 2022 , and CPSA in July 2023. His artwork has earned many awards and recognitions, and has been featured in several articles published in National Art Magazines. He does accept art commissions, fine art print (Giclee). Contact him at: Instagram@galalramadan1, Facebook: galal.ramadan or by Email: [email protected]