Paul Cristina | "An Intuitive Approach to Drawing and Collage"

"My primary intention for creating this workshop is to focus on the development of an artist's natural intuition and creative sensibilities through various exercises and demonstrations. For this particular workshop, I wanted to replicate the same general approach that I use when teaching in a physical classroom environment, which uses drawing and collage as the primary vehicle.   Through this approach, one of my main priorities is to strengthen an individual’s imagination and personal vision through experimentation, rather than emphasizing strict technical training that can often leave students feeling very stiff and uninspired. My goal with this workshop is to simply equip artists with the appropriate confidence and freedom that is necessary in order to make art."   - Paul Cristina Course Outline: Materials Charcoal Shading Demonstration Timed Reference Drawing Exercises Using Charcoal Pieces To Create A Collaged Face Focused Mixed Media Piece (Charcoal, Collage, Oil Paint) S