Experimental Drawing: Toned Paper, Friday 10:00 – 12:30pm
January 15 – March 19, 2027
9-week Art Clinic Class
There is a tendency for artists to forget that paper comes in all shades and colors. Typically for artists, the paper is white, and we only draw line and/or shadow. With a toned paper, you have the opportunity to draw line, shadow, AND light! Experimental Drawing Toned Paper celebrates the toned surface. Regardless of whether you create the toned surface yourself, or if you begin with paper that has a tone or slight color, we’ll make incredible artwork drawing both shadow and light. Please note there is a $40 model fee paid in class. Class level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Class 1) January 15- Warm on Warm – working from still life
Exercise: Sepia and Sanguine Conte on Warm Paper
Class 2) January 22– Cool on Cool – working from still life
Exercise: Use the tone of the paper for the “cool” light
Class 3 Januray 29 – Tri Colored – working from still life
Exercise: Use black, white and sepia conte on warm paper
Class 4) February 5 – Grey toned – working from the model
Exercise: Canson Mi-Teintes Steal Colored Paper, White and Black Conte Crayon
Class 5) February 12 – White on Black – working from the model
Exercise: Canson Mi-Teintes Black Colored Paper, White Conte Crayon
NO CLASS DATE FEB 19
Class 6) February 26 – Warm on Warm – working from the model
Exercise: Canson Mi-Teintes Steal Colored Paper, White and Black Conte Crayon
Class 7) March 5 – Working from Photograph
Exercise: Choice of toned paper, choice of conte palette (sepia and sanguine, or black and white) – students select the combination that best suits their reference photo
Class 8) March 12 – Working from Photograph
Exercise: finish drawing from photo
Class 9) March 19 – Working from Photograph
Exercise: finish drawing from photo
“Materials Pass” is an optional fee that covers all the materials you would need for this Art Clinic class. For “Experimental Drawing” the materials pass is $40. Please note that with Material Pass, you keep your artwork but are leasing the drawing/painting tools (like brushes and palette). If you select to pay the Materials Pass, please email Jordan Bruns, to let him know. You can always email with any questions.
Supply List for Toned Paper:
Conté Crayons Set of 12 – Portrait
Conté à Paris Sketching Pencils Set of 6 Assorted
Extra Large kneaded erasers
White Plastic Eraser (vanish erasers available for $3.00 in class)
Bull Dog Clips
Canson Mi-Teintes Assorted Colors Pad 12×16”