From Photos to Sketches: Expressive Line Sketching

About this class

Photographic Sketching is an engaging course that delves into the art of converting photographs into captivating sketches, employing an array of diverse media. Ranging from classic pencil and charcoal techniques to vibrant watercolors and innovative crayon approaches, participants will uncover the distinct allure of Polaroid camera photography. The course ends in a digital exhibition that presents their artistic evolution.

Class Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Photographic Sketching

Understanding the concept of Photographic Sketching and learning how to capture the mood of a photograph.

Day 2: Pencil and Charcoal Sketching

Exploring sketching with pencils and pens and creating dramatic artworks with charcoal.

Day 3: Ink

Utilizing ink to add depth and contrast to sketches.

Day 4: Watercolor

Exploring vibrant watercolor techniques.

Day 5: Polaroid Camera Photography and Sketching

Outside classroom activity: capturing images with a Polaroid camera and using Polaroid photos as an inspiration for sketching.

Day 6: Crayons

Exploring creative sketching with crayons and adding texture and colorful accents to sketches.

Day 7: Mixed Media

Scanning, printing, and re-sketching drawings.

Day 8: Digital Exhibition

Scanning and digitizing the sketching outcomes and organizing and presenting a digital exhibition of photographic Sketches.

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation from VCUQatar.

Items to buy for this class

Sketching Supplies:

Pencils
Charcoal sticks and pencils
Drawing pens
Ink bottles or ink pens
Watercolor brushes and palette
Watercolor paints (a variety of colors)
Crayons (oil pastels or soft pastels)
Sketchbooks with heavyweight paper
Polaroid film
A sketch journal with good thick paper (for traveling)
Photographs you would like to sketch from
Polaroid Camera (if available)

On occasion, there might be additional materials to purchase and bring in as advised by the instructor.

Where to buy your materials

Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:

Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
Al Rawnaq

Schedule

Start: Sat, 14 Oct, 2023
End: Sat, 2 Dec, 2023
Lessons: 8
Days: Saturdays
Time: 12 PM – 3 PM
Location: At VCU-Q campus
Cost: QAR 1550

Instructor

Nada El Kharashi

Nada Elkharashi (b.1995) is an interdisciplinary research designer creating thought-provoking experiences at the intersection of cultural advancement, positive change, and human emotionality. With 6+ years of experience, she leads design innovations in daily objects, furniture, installations, storytelling, and more. Nada defies conventional sustainability, forging a relationship between individuals and positive changes through her use of form, material, and perceived function. Her interactive works challenge perceptions, encouraging conversations and local insights. Holding a Master’s in Interdisciplinary Design Studies—MFA and a Bachelor’s in Interior Design Honors—BFA. She received multiple awards and international recognition for her works exhibited in worldwide venues.

@by.nadak

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