Zen and the Art of Costume Drawing - Workshop

My last costume drawing workshop went so great, I am teaching it again, twice
Saturday Aug 16, 10 am to 1 pm
Bring a friend and SAVE 20% off your fee.
at 707 Gallery - Paseo Nuevo - Santa Barbara, CA 93101
707 Gallery is across from where the See's Candy used to be
$50.00 per person - Limited seating - 20 artists
Reserve your seat NOW by contacting Rich@richwilkie.com
I will share the tips, tricks and lessons I learned working for 25 years in animation - beginning as an assistant animator at Walt Disney Feature Animation. I returned to Portrait Painting after working as a supervising director at Netflix.
I will cover; Goals, State of Mind, Breaking Old Habits, Quick Sketch, Line, Rhythm, Form, and Draped Fabric.
I will lecture, demonstrate and will work with you one-on-one.
This is a drawing workshop, but bring the materials you are comfortable working with - except no oil paints.
Bring an easel if you prefer.
If you are a beginner, Welcome! As for drawing supplies, keep it simple and inexpensive. All of these supplies can be purchased at Art Essentials, 1207 State Street, downtown Santa Barbara. You will need;
Newsprint Paper Pad 18"X24", 50 Sheets
A Sketch Board with clips 19"x25"
Charcoal Pencils for drawing, traditional wood - medium hardness
A pencils sharpener, or knife to whittle down the end of the wood pencil
Or Peel & Sketch Charcoal Pencils - medium hardness
Or Charcoal Sticks - Medium hardness
Or Conté à Paris Crayons
You will NOT need, Erasers, Chamois, Blending Stumps, or sand paper.
We will supply the Costumed Model, Chairs and Water to Drink.
The room will open at 9:30 am, please be early to set-up by 10 am.
A portion of the payment will go to support Santa Barbara Visual Artists.
I would love to see you and I appreciate your support, but most of all please pass this on to your friends, actual friends, social media friends or imaginary friends - all are welcome.
If you have any other questions, contact Rich@richwilkie.com
Location
707 Gallery - Paseo Nuevo, downtown Santa Barbara, CA
Date and Time
- Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 10am - 1pm
