13 July 2025 – Full Day – Lucy McElroy: Portraits in Graphite

Description

Portraits in Graphite

This workshop is designed to develop your observational drawing skills and introduce you to methods for accurate recording of scale, proportion and shape as well as using tonal values and mark making to create a believable illusion of three-dimensional form.

We will be working from photographs – and the course will include how to select good images for future work.

The small group size means this class is suitable for beginners in portraiture through to those who are developing their confidence.

Expect an intensive day of focused drawing.

This workshop would be a good introduction to Lucy’s other workshop – Portraits in Charcoal.

• All materials will be provided
• Tea, coffee & biscuits available throughout the day, please bring a lunch

About Lucy McElroy:

Lucy is a portrait artist who works from her home studio in Branston near Lincoln. She works in graphite, charcoal and oil paint, employing traditional techniques to achieve a believable likeness of her subjects. With a background in teaching, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and skills and believes anyone can learn to draw if they really want to.