Develop realistic drawing skills through demonstration and practice under the guidance of an experienced portrait artist. Beginners will gain an understanding of basic proportions of the human face, neck and head, while those with experience will appreciate extra time refining their skills. Students will draw from both live models and visual resources and will practice using pencil, charcoal, and conté. 

Patris left the education profession in 2004 to pursue her art full-time. She has recently been juried into several national plein air painting competitions and her work is in many private and public collections. She served on the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and is a member of the California Art Club, the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, and Landscape Artists International.

Note: This event is for Ages 14-17.