Special Workshop: Portrait Drawing in Trois Crayons with Patrick Byrnes

In this five-day workshop artists will make portrait drawings from the live model in short and long poses using the technique of trois crayons: red, black, and white dry media on paper. Dating to the Renaissance, gaining prominence in 16th century France, and continuing in popularity today, trois crayons has been exploited to masterful effect by artists such as Parmigianino, Rubens, Boucher, Watteau, and more recently Anthony Ryder and Robert Liberace. Typically, black is used for the construction lines, shadows, and cold tones, red for the warm tones, and white for the highlights. Instruction will include a comprehensive demonstration from start to finish, as well as in-depth personal critiques with a particular focus on cultivating an organized, rational process. Two distinct steps will be emphasized throughout: building an accurate linear block-in, then interpreting values, hues, and chromas to effectively to create a sense of sculptural form and a strong aesthetic point of view. Cranial anatomy, color theory, materials, line quality, resolution/abbreviation, edges, and the physics of light will also be discussed throughout the course. Beginning to advanced artists are welcome; instruction will be customized to all levels of experience.

Instructor bio:
Patrick was born in Busan, South Korea in 1984 and raised in La Grange, Illinois. He earned his undergraduate degree in Art History and English from the University of St Andrews in 2006. Patrick moved to New York in 2010 to train under Jacob Collins at Grand Central Atelier; upon completion of his studies, he worked as a principal instructor in the atelier’s full and part time programs. In 2017 Patrick relocated to Paris, France, where he now lives and works, while traveling regularly throughout Europe and North America to offer short form workshops. His paintings and drawings are exhibited at galleries in New York and Massachusetts. www.patrickbyrnespaintings.com | www.instagram.com/armstid

Please note that materials are not included. A detailed list of materials will be provided along with the confirmation email.