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MASTER
LIGHT & SHADOW

Thank you for joining, I am excited to share light and shadow techniques with you.

To start you will need the following materials:
 
  • 6 - 4B Pencils
  • 2 - Tri-Tip Erasers
  • 1 - Sharpener or Utility Knife
  • 1 - 18x24 inches 30 Sheet Drawing Pad 
  • 2 - Soft Pastel Rembrandt ( 1 Black, 1 White)
  • 1 - Pencil Box
  • 2 - 19x25 inches Canson Pro Drawing Paper
  • 4 - Clips
  • 1 - 22x28 inches Foam Board
  • 1 - Tabletop Easel
 
 
Or you can purchase a Starter Kit here:

Here is a rundown of what to expect during this 16-hour workshop.



Class 1: Lines – The Pencil
  • Objective: Develop foundational drawing mechanics by focusing on smooth, confident strokes.
  • Activities:
    • Practice straight and curved lines.
    • Explore variations in line weight and flow.
  • Outcome: Gain control over your tools and establish comfort with freehand drawing.
 
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Class 2: 2D Lines & Shapes
  • Objective: Understand and create basic shapes as the building blocks for drawing.
  • Activities:
    • Draw circles, squares, triangles, and more.
    • Combine shapes to form simple compositions.
    • Experiment with proportions and scaling.
  • Outcome: Recognize how 2D shapes translate into complex forms on paper..
     
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Class 3: Character Drawing
  • Objective: Apply shape theory to sketch basic character designs.
  • Activities:
    • Learn character proportions (head, body, limbs).
    • Explore pose and gesture basics.
  • Outcome: Draw  your first character design using foundational shapes and lines.
     
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Class 4: See The Light 
  • Objective: Learn the principles of light and shadow by working with a sphere.
  • Activities:
    • Study a light source and its effect on a spherical and cube object.
    • Practice shading techniques to show light, mid-tones, and shadow.
    • Create depth using value gradients.
  • Outcome: Understand how light interacts with all surfaces.
     
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Class 5: Stills 
  • Objective: Transition to outlining still life subjects.
  • Activities:
    • Set up and sketch simple available objects.
    • Emphasize accurate proportions and contour lines.
    • Explore negative space and composition planning.
  • Outcome: Develop an eye for detail and structure in still-life drawing.
     
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Class 6: The Human Form
  • Objective: Learn the basics of human body structure and proportions.
  • Activities:
    • Practice drawing simplified human figures.
    • Focus on posture, balance, and gesture.
    • Work on connecting body parts (torso, limbs, head).
  • Outcome: Create proportional and dynamic body outlines.

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Class 7: The Human Face 
  • Objective: Dive into facial proportions and expression basics.
  • Activities:
    • Map the face using guidelines for eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
    • Sketch basic head angles (front, profile, ¾ view).
    • Explore simple expressions using line work.
  • Outcome: Draw a well-proportioned and expressive face outline.
 
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Class 8: Light & Shadow – Start Your Own
  • Objective: Combine all learned techniques to create your own composition.
  • Activities:
    • Choose a subject of your interest (e.g., still life, character, animal, portrait).
    • Apply composition, shading, light, and shadow techniques.
    • Receive personalized feedback on your final project.
  • Outcome: Complete a drawing showcasing your mastery of light, shadow, and composition.

 
This program progressively builds core skills and empowers you to create your first independent piece.

📍 Austin, Tx

2 hrCustomer's Place

Workshop Description

This is a private, on-location drawing workshop teaching you the principles of light, shadow, and composition including: - Fundamentals of sketching and shading to create lifelike or imaginative compositions. - Techniques for observing, creating, and manipulating light and shadow. - Methods to translate these observations into compelling artworks. Traveling to the comfort of your home, each 2-hour session is tailored to your needs and skill level, ensuring personalized instruction for 1 or 2 people. *Additional students per session can be added for an extra fee. Max 4 people per session.*

Cancellation Policy

Last-minute issues happen… CANCELLATION POLICY RESCHEDULING I am a small business working for myself, if you need to cancel at the last minute, please message me directly to accommodate the next possible slot. Last-minute changes are subject to availability; please select all session days & times at the time of purchase. REFUNDS Full refunds for workshops and classes are made up to five business days before the first session upon receipt of an email request. A 50% refund will be given if the request is made less than five business days before the first day of instruction. You can also find someone else to take the workshop/class in your place and have them pay you. Please note that no refunds can be made when you cancel less than 24 hrs before the time of the first workshop session, but you will receive credit toward a future workshop. MISSED CLASS SESSIONS No refunds can be made for missed sessions once you enroll. This policy applies to classes, workshops, individual sessions or custom group instruction.

Contact Details

contacto@carolinemahomar.com

Austin, TX, USA

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