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Drawing with Tone: Advanced Graphite Techniques


  • 74 Pleasant Street Morrisville, Vermont United States (map)
 
 

Wednesday, January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
5:30-7:00pm
Ages:
16+

Regular Tuition $120

Explore the art of creating super-realistic drawings using graphite pencils in this focused 4-week course. Students will learn to bring richness, depth, and lifelike quality to their work through a tonal approach.

Course highlights include:

  • Layering, burnishing, and blending techniques

  • Using highlights, shadows, and midtones to create depth

  • Achieving realistic textures and fine details

  • Step-by-step guidance from initial toning to final refinement

All materials are provided, though students may bring their own sketchbook.


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New York native Mary Reilly studied art at SUNY Purchase, the School of Visual Arts, the Art Students League of New York, and the National Academy School of Fine Arts. After a short stint as a graphic designer, Reilly chose a career in fine art instead. She studied with artists Frederick Brosen and Sharon Sprung, who both work with graphite and often in photorealistic styles. Mary Reilly is devoted to drawing in graphite, her medium of choice.