Graphite offers a broad range of values and practical uses for wildlife and natural history illustrators. This class will provide an overview and real-time practice of skill sets that empower participants to create realistic and detailed renderings of the natural world that surrounds us.
Among the topics covered will be methods to transfer a preliminary sketch to a final drawing surface, techniques for rendering textures and materials such as fur, feathers, leaves and bark, and best practices for observation and research of subject matter.
Strong focus will be placed on depth, details, composition and the most effective ways to bring life, character and accuracy into a graphite drawing.
Recommended for ages 18+ with some drawing experience.
A list of basic supplies will be emailed with your confirmation. Please bring these supplies to all classes.
“In the five years I have collaborated with Charon Henning in her role as Art Director for March Mammal Madness I have been perennially impressed by her creative vision and professionalism. Charon’s illustrations are not only exquisite artistically, but meticulous in their scientific accuracy." - Prof Kate Hinde, PhD, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University
Charon Henning grew up in the DC Metro Area and spent many formative hours at the Smithsonian Institute, in museums and in summer art courses. The intersection of nature, science and travel were where she found her primary interests and the direction for her art.
In 2015 Charon created the position of Art Director and gathered a team of skilled artists together for Prof. Katie Hinde’s March Mammal Madness tournament, currently the largest online STEAM-related educational outreach event, which occurs annually.
She completed her illustration internship for the Scientific Illustration Distance Program at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology to earn her Certificate in Scientific Illustration and soon followed up with her Educator’s Certificate through National Geographic.
Charon is an active member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators and maintains a working illustration studio in her home which she shares with her partner and two very active studio cats.
Click HERE see more of Charon's masterpieces in different mediums.
Charon Henning
