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About Course

In one session, learn how to streamline your portrait drawing process through the fundamentals of structure and artful abbreviation, focusing on what the essentials are to capturing likeness and character.

Students of all levels are welcome to practice based on their interests and needs.

Materials:

Traditional: Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, 4B pencil, and an eraser.

Katya Dennison:

Kathryn “Katya” Dennison (b. 2002) is a traditional oil painter and drawer, who focuses on combining academic training with
graphic aesthetics. She received a BFA from the University of Pennsylvania, in coordination with the
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2023. Residing in Queens, NYC, Katya is currently studying at Grand
Central Atelier.

Important Information

The doors to our events open 15 minutes before each session. If you arrive before then, there is no room to wait inside the building, so please plan accordingly. The doorman will direct you to the classroom.

This event occurs on the third floor of a building without an elevator. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the monitor.

There is no photography when the model is posing.

We kindly ask that ticket rescheduling be requested at least 48 hours before class. Space is limited, and we hold spots for all ticket holders.

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